My car was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign in a Dallas, Texas auto accident. He ran from the scene leaving his car. His insurance was expired.
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My car was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign in a Dallas, Texas auto accident. He ran from the scene leaving his car. His insurance was expired.
The car is registered to some other person. What should I do to claim damage since my insurance is only liability. Do I need a Dallas, Texas auto accident lawyer?
Asked on May 25, 2009 under Accident Law, Texas
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Since you know the driver does not have insurance, you can go after the owner of the car's insurance under what is called the permissive use doctrine. This means that the owner of the car is liable to the same extent as the driver unless the owner can prove he didnt give the driver permission to drive. This info is usually on the police report so you can contact that carrier and send the police report. I would also send a copy of the letter and police report to your insurance carries so they are on notice of a underinsured claim whereby they will pay for damages/liability. I also suggest that you get a Dallas, Texas auto accident lawyer to help you, especially if you suffered injuries.
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