I was in a car accident with damage to my vehicle of 5 months and the other driver was at fault. I just learned that she did not have insurance at the time of the accident. What can I do?
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I was in a car accident with damage to my vehicle of 5 months and the other driver was at fault. I just learned that she did not have insurance at the time of the accident. What can I do?
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I am in the state of South Carolina
Asked on May 3, 2017 under Accident Law, South Carolina
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If the at-fault driver was uninsured, then you can file a claim with your insurance company, so long as you have uninsured/underinsured coverage. If you don't, then you will have to sue the other driver. However, if they didn't have money for insurance its not clear what you would collect if you win your suit.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If the at-fault driver was uninsured, then you can file a claim with your insurance company, so long as you have uninsured/underinsured coverage. If you don't, then you will have to sue the other driver. However, if they didn't have money for insurance its not clear what you would collect if you win your suit.
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