Will anything legally happen to me if I said something derogatory to the other driver after they hit me?
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Will anything legally happen to me if I said something derogatory to the other driver after they hit me?
After my vehicle was hit, I said something
derogatory to the other driver. I have to go to
traffic court to show that I have proof of
insurance. If the comment I made were to come
up, would I be fined or anything? Would the
other driver be there if I just need to show
proof of insurance? Thank you and take care.
Asked on October 31, 2019 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
1) There is no law against one adult making derrogatory comments to another, so long as the comment was not threatening (threatening or intimidating another is against the law), so you should not face any fines or liability.
2) There is no reason the other driver would be there for a proof of insurance hearing.
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