Both drivers didn't have insurance

[inafog1]

What is the name of your state? Florida

Florida is a partial no-fault state. A friend ran a red light and hit an ice cream truck. Both drivers did not have insurance. The ice-cream truck driver is now suing my friend for damages. Both drivers' cars were damaged (my friend's was a junker, and was totaled), and both suffered minor injuries resulting in medical bills. Does my friend have any valid defense in the upcoming lawsuit?

 

[ecmst12]

For running a red light? Hardly.

 

[inafog1]

Thanks for the quick response! That's what I figured, but I was hoping there might be some kind of catch with it being a no fault state and the other driver operating a business out of his vehicle and not having insurance.

 

[ecmst12]

No fault only refers to injuries/medical bills, not property damage. I don't know if his claim for medical bills is affected by him not having insurance, it might be. But his property damage, you are definitely responsible for.

 

[Churchhelp]

What is the name of your state? Florida

Florida is a partial no-fault state. A friend ran a red light and hit an ice cream truck. Both drivers did not have insurance. The ice-cream truck driver is now suing my friend for damages. Both drivers' cars were damaged (my friend's was a junker, and was totaled), and both suffered minor injuries resulting in medical bills. Does my friend have any valid defense in the upcoming lawsuit?

What part of Florida are you in?