If someone is in a car accident and the vehicle was totaled

Your question has several levels. If the father "entrusted" his vehicle to someone without a license, he could be independently liable for his...

My wife rear ended someone over 2 years ago. She is now being sued for negligence, etc. Shouldn't our car insurance be covering

Yes! Immediately notify your insurer and request that it provide you with a complete defense and indemnity. Tell your insurer the exact date and...

I'm a uninsured driver and was involved in a accident not at fault

It is hard to understand your situation from the description you provided. However, it sounds like a case of disputed liability. You should make...

This is hard question to answer given the limited facts you have provided. However, the short answer is----probably not. Just because someone is...

I was rear ended by a uninsured teen who was permitted by his father to drive the insured car. it was a hit and run.

Your question actually has several levels of concern. You need to BOTH perfect a claim with the father's insurer and immediately notify your...

My son was killed in a hit & accident by a drunk driver in California, he was a pedestrian.

Wow! Very sorry for your loss. That is an unusual policy limit amount Assuming it is true and verified, you are limited to the "per claim" limit...

Driving w/o license or insurance and get hit the driver admits fault doesher insursnce cover the damages

I agree with Ms. Shenk. Technically, you are entitled to all of your "economic" damages. That could include other expenses in addition to property...

If the registered owner of a vehicle gets in an accident and is uninsured, can the legal owner be sued for $8K?

You have analyzed the issue correctly. An insurer can "threaten" to sue, but, the claim sounds defensible. Make certain that your father clearly...

The DUI/hit & run driver is insured but also may have substantial personal assets. Can we sue him personally?

I hope this clears up your question. No---- you can not receive a settlement from the at fault driver's insurer and also sue the insured...

I am afraid that I disagree with the substance of my colleagues who have answered this question. In California, the defendant must pay the lesser...

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