If I’m uninsured and unlicensed and when I was reparking a friend’s car Ihit another, what doI do?
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If I’m uninsured and unlicensed and when I was reparking a friend’s car Ihit another, what doI do?
I am uninsured and I don’t have a license. While reparking my other friend’s car, I hit another;s car hood/fender. We’re settling outside of insurance but he’s asking for $3100, which seems like way too much as the car wasn’t expensive. I am also a student and have no money.
Asked on December 20, 2011 under Accident Law, Colorado
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your friend, the registered owner of the car you were parking, will be liable for the accident. If your friend doesn't have his/her insurance company handle the matter, then your friend could be sued by the owner of the other vehicle. You would also be named as a defendant in that lawsuit. If the other driver gets a judgment against your friend, your friend could sue you to recover that amount and for damage to the car you were parking. If there is any court judgment against you, since you are a student without money, nothing will be collected from you. Don't worry about it.
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