If someone hit me in a car accident but I have no car insurance, can I still ask for my car to be fixed?

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If someone hit me in a car accident but I have no car insurance, can I still ask for my car to be fixed?

Asked on June 9, 2012 under Accident Law, Ohio

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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Since you were not at fault in the accident, you can file a claim with the at-fault party's insurance carrier for your property damage and have your car repaired.  If you need a rental car while your car is being repaired, the at-fault party's insurance carrier should pay for the rental car.  The insurance carrier won't pay for the collision damage waiver on the rental car.

If you were injured in the accident, you can file a personal injury claim with the at-fault party's insurance carrier.  You personal injury claim is separate from your property damage claim.


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