What to do if I may be at fault for the accident but the other driver had no license or insurance and may be here illegally?
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What to do if I may be at fault for the accident but the other driver had no license or insurance and may be here illegally?
Even though I caused the accident is there nothing staying he shouldn’t have been on the road in the first place?
Asked on November 22, 2012 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
Anthony Van Johnson / VANJOHNSON LAW FIRM, L.L.C.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the police were called to the scene of the accident, in many jurisdications, the police would have arrested the other driver for driving without a license. In many jurisdications, once arrested, ICE would place a hold on the arrested illegal alien and commence deportation proceedings. As far as your fault in the accident, that's a separate issue. You could be sued for damages (property and bodily injury) if the Plaintiff's attorney can prove liability and damages.
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