Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
what would happen if someone I was involved in an accident with and I'm at fault
I was in an accident and the ploice report stated that I was at fault! My issurance company said I don't have inssurance with them because they haven't received any payments from me for the last 2 months! Now I don't have inssurance and I would like to know what would happen to me if the person I was involved in the accident with sue me?? I don't have anything to give to him! I work and my salary goes to bills all of it!
Thank you
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: what would happen if someone I was involved in an accident with and I'm at f
If you are sued, and lose, the other driver will have a judgment against you for the amount of damages resulting from the accident. The other driver will then be able to levy on your bank accounts, and garnish your wages. While you can file objections to levies and garnishments, your employer and bank may still have to send appropriate amounts to the creditor.
Re: what would happen if someone I was involved in an accident with and I'm at f
Your insurnace company must give you proper notice before cancelling your insurance.
You may be able to convince adverse not to sue you if you have no money; otherwise might consider bankruptcy if the damages are large enough.
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Re: what would happen if someone I was involved in an accident with and I'm at f
In addition to what the other attorneys state, you also have to file a form with the DMV if there were personal injuries, or property damage exceeded a certain amount. Because you did not have insurance, you could face suspension of driving privileges.