FL-2 cars collide; neither cited or named at fault. Who’s responsible for damages?
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FL-2 cars collide; neither cited or named at fault. Who’s responsible for damages?
2 cars collide due to 3rd vehicle (semi) swirving into lane (Semi driver never stopped). Police didn’t cite either remaining driver. There was minor damage to both vehicles. Who’s responsible for repairs and must it go thru insurance companies to “duke it out” even though damage was so little?
Asked on June 12, 2009 under Accident Law, Florida
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Based on what you've said here (other facts, if any, could change things considerably), if both cars are insured, each driver should be dealing with his or her own insurance company, and often the insurance companies will not bother the drivers but work it out themselves. It's cheaper for them that way.
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