Was found at fault in a wreck, only have minimum policy, can I be sued
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Was found at fault in a wreck, only have minimum policy, can I be sued
We were both merging onto the interstate. Traffic was slow and not speeding up so I switched over to the passing lane and began to accelerate when the car In front of me switched over in front of me and braked. I hit the driver’s side bumper with my passenger bumper. The other driver was unable to correct his car and his car flipped twice ending up on its top. He was able to climb out of his car and was transported to the hospital with cuts to his right arm and hand and pain to his lower abdomen where the seat belt laid. Our stories did not match and the police report was not helpful. My insurance stated they declared it my fault based on the photos only, showing that the impact was substantial to the right rear of his vehicle noting that I was going faster. I had minimum coverage at this time 25/50/25. Will I be sued for his injuries? What can I do? I only have a little saved to start a business will that be taken and will my business have to close?
Asked on June 15, 2017 under Accident Law, New Mexico
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you are at-fault in an auto accident, you can be sued for all injuries, damage, medical costs, etc. you caused by being at-fault. Your low-level of insurance coverage only means that you will only have so much (up to the policy limit) paid by the insurer; you can be held personally responsible to pay for any and all amounts over that limit.
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