How can an accident be classified as “no fault” if the police report states driver of dirt bike at fault failed to yield?
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How can an accident be classified as “no fault” if the police report states driver of dirt bike at fault failed to yield?
Dirt bike pulled out of driveway hit a car on side causing damage to car and dirt bike ,rider of dirt bike not wearing helmet causing a broken leg police report states dirt bike failure to yield right of way and witness stated his fault driver of car going slow why is my insurance stating no fault we have to pay medical bills of driver of bike?
Asked on June 26, 2012 under Accident Law, New York
Answers:
david slater / david p.slater, esq.
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The No Fault Auto Insurance Law is NY means, medical bills are paid by your carrier whether you are at fault or not for the accident. Since you were not a fault, this should not raise your premium.
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