Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Hit and run

I was stuck by a hit and run driver on 1-14-07 in which the defendant pleaded guilty to assault with a deadly weapon with intent to cause great bodily harm.My question is other than filing a workmans comp claim and losing my right to insurance holder of the vehicle which was the defendants mother who happened to be the owner of the vehicle that struck me, be held resposible for the crime as well as the insurance agency.And how do i file against car owner and hold the vehicle owner as well as insurance company resonsible for all damages being that the guilty party is not working and does not hold any insurance claims.


Asked on 3/25/08, 4:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Hit and run

If you weren't on the job, you don't have the basis for a workman's comp case. If you were on the job when injured, there are time limits on filing.

If the at fault parties had no insurance on the car, as you say, then before spending time and money suing, first determine if they have any substantial income or assets that you could collect against. If you are serious about suing, and they have assets, feel free to contact me for help. If you had Uninsured Motorist Insurance yourself, I can help you make a claim against that policy as well.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 7:34 pm


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