I Don’t Have Insurance – What Should I Do?
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In California, drivers are required by law to carry auto insurance at all times. This is referred to as liability insurance coverage and is important because if you cause an accident, your liability insurance coverage is what compensates the other driver for their losses.
The state requires the following amounts of minimum coverage:
- $15,000 for injury or death to one person
- $30,000 for injury or death to more than one person
- $5,000 for damage property
The only problem is, not every driver carries this necessary insurance. If you are facing similar concerns and were recently involved in an accident, it is natural to wonder about the possible outcome. This ultimately depends on whether or not you are at fault.
Determining Liability & Compensation Responsibilities
California follows a “fault” system for all car accidents, which can have a direct impact on your case. The fault system means that after a car accident, anyone who suffered injuries can pursue compensation by filing a claim through their own insurance policy, through the at-fault driver’s insurance company, or choose to sue the at-fault driver directly.
If you were at fault for the accident, do not have car insurance, and another person was injured, you may be responsible for compensating them out of your own pocket. Because the injured driver cannot file a claim through your insurance company, their only option is to file a lawsuit against you.
However, even if another driver caused the accident and you were injured, your ability to recover compensation may be limited. California has a “No Pay, No Play” rule, which means that if you did not have insurance when the accident occurred, you may not be entitled to a full compensation amount.
Walnut Creek Personal Injury Lawyers Fighting for You
Car accidents are complicated enough on their own, let alone if you do not have auto insurance. The laws surrounding such cases can be complex and it can be difficult to resolve your case on your own. You need an experienced car accident attorney on your side.
Get in touch with Fetto Law Group today to find out how our Walnut Creek personal injury lawyer may be able to help!
Client Testimonials
At Fetto Law Group, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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A letter of appreciation to John and his Team, I was in a bad car accident; I was rear-ended so hard it took two tow trucks to pull the vehicles apart. I was referred to John Fetto by my healthcare professional. I was worried if I could even get compensation because I had a long history of neck and back problems. I ended up needing physical therapy, multiple Epidural Steroid Injections in my neck, and finally surgery to fuse 3 vertebrae. After going through the deposition and medical examination requested by the other side, the opposing insurance company did not want to pay anything because of my prior history. John would have none of that and he began to prepare for court. He assembled an amazing team to fight on my behalf. Kenia collected and assembled years of my medical history. Russell produced documents, coordinated zoom meetings, and created an amazing visual presentation to present in court. John, knowing I was willing to go to court, called in Sandy Cipinko, an excellent trial attorney. The two of them worked flawlessly together each handling different aspects of the case. John is a true professional. John, Sandy, and their amazing team took me from the possibility of getting nothing, to a settlement I never dreamed possible. This shows you that, even with an extensive medical history, you can still come out a winner with John and his team. I will always be grateful to them. Sincerely, Rose- Rose A.
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I have had the pleasure of interacting with Mr. Fetto and his staff on a personal injury auto accident that had transpired several years ago. He has been professional, forthright and very helpful in attaining justice because the person who T-boned me had the same insurance company as myself. So, AAA did not wish to sue themselves and I got stuck with a lot of expense i.e. depreciation for my automobile as they did not total it, put the accident on my driving record when I had witnesses that said that it was not my fault, neck injury, etc., etc., John has been on top of everything, is compassionate and caring along with knowing the law and I trust him. I would recommend his services to anyone seeking a lawyer for personal injury as he is the best.- Marci K.
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“Mr. Fetto used his experience, knowledge, and expertise to leave no stone unturned.”- J P.
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“I could not have asked for better representation from Fetto Law Group.”- Kerry G.
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“Thank you John A. Fetto for your great and hard work.”- Jim P.
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“Mr. Fetto was very approachable and easy to talk to.”- Former Client
Case Results
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$300,000 Assault
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$92,250 Car Accident
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$50,000 Car Accident
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$300,000 Motorcycle Accident
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$60,000 Pedestrian Accident
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$1.75 Million Slip & Fall Accident