Legal Question in Traffic Law in Wisconsin
Car Accident
I was rear-ended today. The lady gave me her name, address and phone number as well as Drivers License number. I called her twice to get her insurance information but she has not returned my calls. The police were not called. I did call them after and they said it was okay, insurance companies will work it out. How can I get her information for the damages as well as medical costs?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Obtaining Insurance Info After Accident,;DOT-DMV Uninsured Motorist Damage Deposits
If an opposing driver who was at fault in a car accident refuses to supply insurance information upon request, one option in WI would be to sue, which may prompt the adverse driver to turn the claim in to his insurance. The other option would be to file an uninsured motorist accident complaint with the department of motor vehicles. The DMV can force an uninsured driver who is at fault to post a deposit for the amount of damages or face suspension of their driver's license. Adverse drivers have the right to a hearing if they wish to contest fault or the value of damages claimed in such a matter. If a deposit is ordered, the winning party then has a limited period of time to prove in court that they are entitled to keep--otherwise it is eventually returned to the adverse driver by the DMV. Of course, you also have the option of simply making the claim against your own insurance carrier--obviously the easiest way to go. Once you settle with your insurer, the matter of pursuing the adverse driver becomes their problem rather than yours, hence you will no longer need to concern yourself with time limits and proving the claim in court against the adverse driver.
Obtaining Insurance Info After Accident,;DOT-DMV Uninsured Motorist Damage Deposits
If an opposing driver who was at fault in a car accident refuses to supply insurance information upon request, one option in WI would be to sue, which may prompt the adverse driver to turn the claim in to his insurance. The other option would be to file an uninsured motorist accident complaint with the department of motor vehicles. The DMV can force an uninsured driver who is at fault to post a deposit for the amount of damages or face suspension of their driver's license. Adverse drivers have the right to a hearing if they wish to contest fault or the value of damages claimed in such a matter. If a deposit is ordered, the winning party then has a limited period of time to prove in court that they are entitled to keep--otherwise it is eventually returned to the adverse driver by the DMV. Of course, you also have the option of simply making the claim against your own insurance carrier--obviously the easiest way to go. Once you settle with your insurer, the matter of pursuing the adverse driver becomes their problem rather than yours, hence you will no longer need to concern yourself with time limits and proving the claim in court against the adverse driver.
Obtaining Insurance Info After Accident,;DOT-DMV Uninsured Motorist Damage Deposits
If an opposing driver who was at fault in a car accident refuses to supply insurance information upon request, one option in WI would be to sue, which may prompt the adverse driver to turn the claim in to his insurance. The other option would be to file an uninsured motorist accident complaint with the department of motor vehicles. The DMV can force an uninsured driver who is at fault to post a deposit for the amount of damages or face suspension of their driver's license. Adverse drivers have the right to a hearing if they wish to contest fault or the value of damages claimed in such a matter. If a deposit is ordered, the winning party then has a limited period of time to prove in court that they are entitled to keep--otherwise it is eventually returned to the adverse driver by the DMV. Of course, you also have the option of simply making the claim against your own insurance carrier--obviously the easiest way to go. Once you settle with your insurer, the matter of pursuing the adverse driver becomes their problem rather than yours, hence you will no longer need to concern yourself with time limits and proving the claim in court against the adverse driver.
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