Legal Question in Personal Injury in California
Both parties are uninsured
I was recently in an accident and both of us are uninsured, but the accident was my fault.
They are expecting me to pay for everything, rental car, medical bill (no one was hurt and it's listed that way in the police report), towing, storage and over 4,000 work of repair work for their car to be fixed.
Do I have to pay for everything, when we were both uninsured?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Both parties are uninsured
An uninsured driver/owner of vehicle who is injured in an accident involving the uninsured vehicle cannot get pain and suffering damages, but s/he can get medical bills, property damage, and other out of pocket damages.
So, the simple answer to your question is yes.
You can contest the necessity of the medical bills... especially if the property damage to your car is minimal (but $4,000 to the other vehicle would likely justify injuries).
Good luck...
Re: Both parties are uninsured
He who is at fault pays. They can and will sue you if you don't. Negotiate a settlement and payments if you can.
Re: Both parties are uninsured
You would be responsible for all out of pocket expenses they prove related to the automobile accident. They can take you to court were you can contest their claims. They are not entitled to pain and suffering/general damages.
Joel Selik
www.4thelaw.com
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