Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Auto accident w/uninsured motorist
I was involved in an accident involving 4 vehicles. Car #1 & #2 were stopped for flagmen during construction. Car #3 rear ended #2, then car #4 rear ended #3 pushing car #2 into #1 causing damage to all four vehicles. Police have told me that vehicle #3 is primarily responsible with #4 contributing for tailgaiting and compounding damages. I was in car #2. I had inadvertently allowed the insurance coverage to lapse on this vehicle. What could the ramifications re: license, fines, etc be? How do I get the insurance of car #3 and #4 to pay to replace my vehicle and cover any medical costs? I was the only one injured in the accident, (neck and shoulder). Am I entitled to rental car until companies settle? How do I proceed What are my options? Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Auto accident w/uninsured motorist
Your failure to have insurance may be a minor criminal violation.
In the civil case, it will prevent you from recovering any non-economic damages.
You should apply to the other insurance companies, and prove your losses. You may have to
file suit.
Even though not at fault, you may be sued by the driver of car #1, since it is rare
that if suit is filed, anyone involved is left out.
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