What to do if I ran a stop sign and hit another car but other driver had no license, insurance and was drunk?
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What to do if I ran a stop sign and hit another car but other driver had no license, insurance and was drunk?
I was sited with DUI they let him go even though he was drunk. What’s my liability?
Asked on July 12, 2013 under Accident Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Since you ran the stop sign, the fact that he was drunk is essentially irrelevant--you were clearly at fault in causing the collision. If he sues you, he could potentially recover for personal injuries and for any damage you did tohis car.
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