What do I do if I was recently in an accident and thought I had insurance but did not?
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What do I do if I was recently in an accident and thought I had insurance but did not?
I went to report the claim and found out my ex-fiance cancelled insurance on my car. The car is in my name and his as a co-signer. He didn’t tell me he had cancelled it. He previously inferred he would not reimburse me my electric service bill deposit which he used to pay the balance that was in my name because he is paying my insurance on the car.
Asked on October 6, 2016 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you were NOT at fault in the accident, file your property damage claim (cost of repairs to your car) with the at-fault party's insurance carrier.
If you were at fault in the accident, you are liable for the other party's damages (property damage) and personal injury claims. If you are unable to pay for the property damage and personal injury claims, you will be sued for negligence. After obtaining a judgment against you, the party who was not at fault in the accident can enforce the judgment with a wage garnishment.
The DMV can suspend your driver's license for driving without insurance until you provide proof of insurance and pay a reinstatement fee to the DMV.
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