What to do if I was involved in a car accident and had no license or insurance and am now being sued?
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What to do if I was involved in a car accident and had no license or insurance and am now being sued?
Roads where slick due to ice. Other truck was hit in the driver side rear of the bed behind the wheel. Other driver was fine until the cops showed up and all of a sudden was hurting.
Asked on January 30, 2012 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
L.P., Member, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Thank you for submitting your question regarding what to do when a lawsuit is being brought against you for liability in a motor vehicle accident. First, you should be aware that the laws and rules for auto liability is state regulated and due to this fact, the laws for your specific situation will vary due to your specific state’s laws. However, there are some common themes and general rules throughout the states in this area of law for when an individual is being sued for a car accident and the individual did not have car insurance.
Usually, when a person is involved in a car accident, the insurance companies will discuss the details of the accident, collect statements, and then make determinations as to liability. Depending on whether you are determined to be at-fault for the accident will be whether or not you will need to pay for the damages caused by the accident.
When a person does not have insurance, you can either hire an attorney to represent you (which may save you money in the long run) or you can represent yourself. Be sure to collect all the information you can regarding your accident. Since the memory seems to fade with each passing day, you may want to write down your recollection of the events of how you recall how the accident occurred. You will also want to have pictures of the accident scene and any photographs of your vehicle. It may be helpful to at least have a consultation with an attorney in your area to discuss your options.
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