Legal Question in DUI Law in California

drunk driver and no insurance

A drunk driver hit my car and totaled it. I didnt have insurance at the time, and I dont know if the drunk driver had insurance. I received a letter from the court stating the drunk driver would have to pay me $3000 in payments. I have not received one payment. It turns out he was driving a relatives car at the time also. How can I get my money from the drunk driver and can I attempt to get money from the owner of the car?


Asked on 3/22/06, 5:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: drunk driver and no insurance

The owner of the vehicle is normally liable for damages that result from the operation of that vehicle. The exception would be if the person that was driving the vehicle did not have permisson to drive it. If the total damages is less than $5,000 you can sue the owner in small claims court. The first step you should take is to ask the owner of the vehicle for the name of his insurance company and the policy number. The insurance company, if the car is insured, may pay for the damages.

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Answered on 3/23/06, 1:43 am


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