the Insurance company said the person who hit my car only has 10,000 property damage and my car is worth more.
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the Insurance company said the person who hit my car only has 10,000 property damage and my car is worth more.
The insurance company of the other person looked
at my car and said it is total loss. However, they said
their client only has 10,000 in property damage
liability and my car is worth more than 10,000. They
said the claim not not go through. What should I do?
Asked on February 27, 2018 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the at-fault driver for any amounts in excess of his insurance coverage. His liability, or responsibility to pay, is not limited by his insurance. He would have to pay any amounts over his insurance personally, or out of pocket.
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