What If The At-Fault Party Has Very Little Or No Insurance Coverage?

If an at-fault party has very little or no insurance coverage, then coverage would need to be sought from the other party’s uninsured or underinsured motorist policy.

What Happens If The At-Fault Driver Is In A Company Vehicle At The Time Of An Accident?

If an at-fault driver was in a company vehicle and was driving in the course of employment at the time of an accident, then the company’s insurer will usually pay for the damages. If a person was driving a company vehicle at the time of an accident but was not actively fulfilling his/her duties or not driving in the course of employment, then the insurer of the company’s vehicle may decline to cover the damages associated with the accident.

If The At-Fault Driver Was Borrowing Someone Else’s Car, Who Will Pay For My Injuries & Damages?

If an at-fault driver had permission to drive someone else’s vehicle and caused an accident while doing so, then the insurer of that vehicle will usually accept liability and pay through the owner’s policy.

Who Is Going To Pay My Medical Bills Upfront?

The at-fault driver will be responsible for paying the other party’s medical bills. Once a settlement is reached, I will contact the carrier and sign a document that states the following: “I will not release funds to the client until the bill is paid or we negotiate a smaller amount on the bill to make sure the bill does not go to collections.” Alternatively, I would tell the client to begin making monthly payments. If there is a big enough settlement, then the medical bills would be paid from that settlement.

Will My Car Damage Also Be Included In My Personal Injury Settlement?

The cost to repair damage to a vehicle usually won’t be included in a personal injury settlement. If the insurance company accepts that their driver is at fault, then they would pay for the repair of the vehicle. If it is a total loss, then they would pay for the value of the vehicle at the time of the accident. In cases where a liability determination has not been made, the client will have to repair the vehicle themselves and then ask for reimbursement. If the driver has full coverage on their vehicle, then they would pay the deductible (which would be later reimbursed) and their insurance company would repair the vehicle.

Generally speaking, if the insurance company has accepted liability, then the vehicle would have already been fixed or the client would have already received a check for the damages. Once a vehicle has been repaired, we may be able to make a diminished value claim because the car has lost significant value as a result of being involved in an accident. We would have an appraisal done and then make a diminished value claim. This is not something that we do for every vehicle: it depends on the year, make, and model of the vehicle.

What Are The Factors That Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Auto Accident Case Or Claim?

The primary factor that determines the value of a personal injury auto accident case is the extent of the injury. If someone only had one emergency room visit, then I might advise them to settle the case rather than hire an attorney. Another factor that will determine the value of a personal injury case is the amount of lost wages that the person incurred as a result of the injury.

For more information on Insurance Coverage Of At-Fault Party, a free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (800) 400-2350 today.