What to do if I rear-ended someone a month ago and there were no injuries but my vehicle was not insured?

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What to do if I rear-ended someone a month ago and there were no injuries but my vehicle was not insured?

My vehicle was not insured due to me buying it 2 days prior to the incident. There was a police report and what not. I got a ticket for no DL and no Insurance. Both of which I am paying off. The driver i hit was nice enough to accept just the deductible and rental fees for his expenses. I am paying that off and have notarized paperwork of it. Now his insurance company is threatening me to take me to court because I have to pay them as well? Something doesn’t make sense or is it the way it is?

Asked on May 22, 2013 under Accident Law, Texas

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

The driver of the other car should have gotten permission from his insurance company before making the agreement.  He can only represent his interest.... he does not represent he interest of his company.  The exception would be if he refused coverage by them such that he paid for everything out of his own pocket.  So yes.... at this point, you are liable to both what the driver is out and the insurance company is out.  However, before you sign any other settlement agreements, take your paperwork to an attorney to review so that you are not taken advantage of again.


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