Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Auto accident question

I had an auto accident with another car on the freeway. The police report said it was my fault in the accident. The other party does not have Auto insurance as required in California Law. I am not injured, and the other party is not injuried. But his car is badly damage. My question is that: Can the other party sue me directly for damages? Can the other party sue me even though he does not have proper insurance? Is my personal property in danger if the other party sue me?


Asked on 2/14/00, 11:03 pm

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

Re: Auto accident question

If you have not reported the accident to your insurance company do so immediately. Your insurance company should take care of the damages. The fact that the other driver did not have insurance limits his damages to loss of wages, medical expenses and property damages. He can not collect pain and suffering, which are usually the greatest damages. Your assets should be safe unless he had a very expensive automobile. This seems unlikely as he did not have insurance.

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Answered on 2/19/00, 2:43 am


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