If I was hit by a stolen car, is there anything I can do if my car was totaled?
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If I was hit by a stolen car, is there anything I can do if my car was totaled?
Can I be compensated by my state? I was driving with my 7 month old son and 5 year old nephew.
Asked on May 8, 2012 under Accident Law, New Jersey
Answers:
Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the car was truly stolen, then neither the vehicle's owner (nor his insurance company) would be responsible for your damages. Your best recourse would be to file a claim for uninsured motorist coverage with your insurance. If you did not have this coverage, then your only recourse is against the thief who was driving the stolen car. However, I doubt you will have any real chance of gettting any compensation from him.
Robert Slim / Robert C. Slim - Attorney at Law
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the car was truly stolen, then neither the vehicle's owner (nor his insurance company) would be responsible for your damages. Your best recourse would be to file a claim for uninsured motorist coverage with your insurance. If you did not have this coverage, then your only recourse is against the thief who was driving the stolen car. However, I doubt you will have any real chance of gettting any compensation from him.
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