Legal Question in Personal Injury in Illinois
got into a car accident in illinois the other person ran a stop sign so they got the ticket they are at fault but i didnt have insurance at the time of the accident i am not trying to seek for money for anything all i want to know is what will happen in court... will i go to jail, will i lose my license i am so scared.....
i took insurance off my car cause it wasnt running well so my boyfriend had been driving me around but i had to work really early and all the other cars were blocked in so i decided to take my car
2 Answers from Attorneys
Chances are you will not go to jail, but you will be given a fine which you will have to pay and you will have to present valid insurance for the vehicle.
If you were injured, there are no reasons why you should not make a claim for your injuries regardless of whether or no you were injured. Just because you did not have insurance it does not make you fair game to be victim of other drivers' negligence.
I hope this helps- if you have more questions, or need additional guidance, feel free to contact me.
You will not go to jail. You may or may not be fined if you have proof of insurance when you appear in court. Some judges will give you a break others will not. Ultimately, it is possible that if the other driver's insurance company insists that you are at fault, and claims a loss that you could end up having your license suspended if you dont pay the damages.
I agree with Nima that if you are injured, it does not matter whether you had insurance-you still have a claim.
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