Should I settle or get a lawyer for the damages someone caused by running a red light without insurance

Should I settle or get a lawyer for the damages someone caused by running a red light without insurance

I was caught in accident where the person at-
fault ran a red light. He is uninsured and
caused a collision with another person as well.
My inseumace company told me I am able to
use my uninsured coverage. The problem is
the cost to fix the car damage is more than
what the car is worth. I don’t car about money
but an equal replacement to the car that was
damaged. Is it wise to get a lawyer in this
situation or stick with how much the car
actually worth in the market?

Asked on May 2, 2016 under Accident Law, California

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