What happens if my car insurance got cancelled on a Thursday due to non-payment and I had an accident on Fridaythat wasn’t my fault?
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What happens if my car insurance got cancelled on a Thursday due to non-payment and I had an accident on Fridaythat wasn’t my fault?
Is the other person’s car insurance suppose to pay for my medical bills, my car and everything due to the accident?
Asked on July 17, 2010 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Was this just a notice of cancellation or the actual cancellation? Check that out.
In the event the cancellation was valid, you should know that Texas is a "fault" state, meaning that each party's insurance company pays according to their degree of fault. The unfortunate part is that if the other party's insurance company does not agree with you that it was their insured driver that caused the accident, you will have to sue him for you uncompensated damages: medical, work, etc. Same goes for the car repair. I would seek some guidance on this matter from an attorney in your area. Consultations are generally free of charge and they can probably help you with the claim. Good luck.
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