What to do regarding a minor car accident with no insurance?
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What to do regarding a minor car accident with no insurance?
I got into a car accident. I was driving the speed limit 25 miles per hour downhill towards the intersection. The light was green when I started to cross the intersection. A car was turning right with high speed and her passenger seat of the door hit the corner of my left front bumper. She was driving too fast and missed her turn and crossed over to my side of the lane. I bought the insurance on the spot and it said will be effective on the same date. What will happen? Will I lose my driving lesson license? Will I have to pu out of my pocket?
Asked on August 21, 2017 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since the other driver was at fault, the fact that you didn't have insurance won't prevent you from filing a property damage claim with the other party's insurance carrier for the cost of repairs to your car.
You won't lose your license because the other party was at fault in the accident and you can now provide proof of insurance.
You won't have to pay out of pocket because the other driver was at fault in the accident.
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