Legal Question in Insurance Law in Alaska

Hit and run

My car was recently damaged by a hit and run driver. The owner of the vehicle was tracked down, and does not have any auto insurance. According to the owner, a friend was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident. My insurance does not cover this, so I plan to pursue the full amount of the repairs through a small claims court. Who do I sue, the driver who actually hit my car, or the owner of the vehicle?


Asked on 7/23/08, 1:34 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: Hit and run

Most states' laws hold the operator responsible and to a lesser sum, the owner. And the operator may have his own insurance so make sure to write him/her with a demand and see. And your insurance does not cover this because you don't have collision coverage?

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Answered on 7/23/08, 2:20 pm
Steven Murray Steven W. Murray, APC

Re: Hit and run

Most states' laws hold the operator responsible and to a lesser sum, the owner. And the operator may have his own insurance so make sure to write him/her with a demand and see. And your insurance does not cover this because you don't have anything but liability (no property) coverage?

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Answered on 7/23/08, 2:20 pm


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