If I was at fault car accident, can I be sued for damages if a citation was not issued?
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If I was at fault car accident, can I be sued for damages if a citation was not issued?
No one was injured in the accident. While I did not receive a citation, the police officer did say in the police report that I was at fault. I thought our insurance was paid but it lapsed for the that month.
Asked on January 20, 2016 under Accident Law, New Hampshire
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
A citation does not need to be issued to be at fault in an accident. Unless you can get the police report corrected based on the statements of your witnesses, you will be held liable for the accident.
Since you didn't have insurance, the other party who was deemed not at fault could sue you for negligence for the property damage (cost of repairs) to their car.
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