What rights are motorists granted against motorists driving on suspended drivers’ licenses?
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What rights are motorists granted against motorists driving on suspended drivers’ licenses?
I was in a car accident caused by a motorist driving on a suspended license who
committed a moving violation. He ran a red light, turning from opposing traffic’s
turning lane into moving traffic at considerable speed and without attempting a stop. Is there any law that would allow me to pursue having the other driver pay the amount of my auto insurance deductible?
Asked on December 18, 2016 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Any time the other driver is at fault in causing the accident--that is, was driving carelessly or negligently and caused the accident in that way--the driver who suffered injuries or property damage in the accident can sue the at-fault driver for any and all costs logically and provably coming out of the accident which were not paid by insurance, which would include your insurance deductible. You can do this whether or not the license was suspended. So yes, you have the right to sue the other driver for your deductible or other unreimbursed losses.
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