I was involved in an automobile accident and had full coverage insurance but the other driver was at fault and had no insurance what should I do?
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I was involved in an automobile accident and had full coverage insurance but the other driver was at fault and had no insurance what should I do?
My girlfriend and I was hit by a drunk driver who ran a red light he was a illegal immegrent and had no license and insurance and was a drunk driver he fled the sceen and was arrested three days later My insurance compay paid for my truck but said they were not responsible for the injuries. My girlfriend has unpaid medical bills and my back has been hurting i want to seek medical attention. I have spoken with my insurance company but I feel like they are giving me the run around What should I do to persue medical attention and see about getting the medical bills paid. Please help resolve this
Asked on July 5, 2009 under Accident Law, Louisiana
Answers:
David D. Kervin, Jr. / Law Office of David Kervin, Jr., LLC
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I am a Louisiana licensed attorney in New Orleans. You need to speak to a lawyer to see whether or not you or your girlfriend have a UM claim. You can reach me at the contact info below.
David Kervin, Jr.
504-342-4553
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
What you are talking about here in a personal injury case to recover damages for an injury you and your girlfriend obtained during an accident. What I suggest you do is look for a local attorney in your area who specializes in personal injury. Basically the way it works is with personal injury claims you pay no money upfront and the attorney works on a contingency. Therefore it will not cost you any money to speak with a local attorney about your options. if an attorney wants to charge you call around and find one who does not.
At that point the way a PI case is handled is that you would sue the individual who caused the injury. When they have insurance you are paid through that company. With no insurance you are still able to proceed the only real issue will possibly be collecting. Being illegal it is difficult but I still would advise speaking with an attorney. You can present all your evidence and get an opinion on how to proceed and if it would be cost effective. Good luck and feel free to post again with additional questions.
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