What can I do after an accident I didn't cause and I did have insurance but the commercial truck was not insured?

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   Jacob W Gent

   Everett Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered August 09, 2012 22:51. You could file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the collision, but if they didn't have auto insurance, it is unlikely they will be able to pay any award or judgment you obtain out of pocket. You may be able to get your medical bills paid through your health insurance, if you have any.

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   Pius JosephPro

   Pasadena Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered August 10, 2012 00:50. You barely saved yourself from receiving a citation for driving without insurance if police did not come to the scene. But wait,it may not be all over since filing of an SR-1 by any party can trigger the issue,
   You can claim your medical bills and property damage even though you did not carry insurance. No claim for pain and suffering. A piece of advice. If you are in business get your vehicle insured in fact "YESTERDAY". You can lose everything if you drive uninsured and you are at fault. You just saved yourself. Good Luck.

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   Asmik Gevorkyan

   Van Nuys Personal Injury Lawyer

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   Answered August 09, 2012 21:05. You may file a lawsuit against the other party directly to recover your damages.
   
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   Andrew GillinPro

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   Answered August 10, 2012 13:11. This is a difficult situation. As a technical matter you can sue the person responsible, but if they don't have insurance they probably don't have any funds to collect. Hopefully you have health insurance.

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   Sidney Weinstein

   Atlanta Car / Auto Accident Lawyer

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   Answered August 14, 2012 20:38. See if you can find an attorney who will at least help you do background/asset check on the other driver if you do not know how to do it yourself. If the other driver has assets, the attorney may be willing to take your case.

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