What happens if my car wasn’t insured during an accident?
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What happens if my car wasn’t insured during an accident?
What could I do?
Asked on October 5, 2015 under Accident Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If this was a multiple car accident and some other driver was at fault in causing it and damaging your car, you can sue the at fault driver for the cost to repair your car or for its then-current fair market or blue book value, if it has to be totalled.
If this was a multiple car accident and you were at fault, you'll need to pay your own damages or costs out of pocket and could be sued by any other drivers whom you injured or whose cars you damaged and, if they win the suit, you'll have to pay their damages or costs out of your own pocket.
If it was a single car accident only your car, such as if you hit a tree, you'll again have to pay your own losses or damages--there is no one else who may be liable.
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