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Old 07-14-2008, 02:32 PM
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Car Accident w/ Drunk Driver

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Rhode Island

I was in the car with a drunk driver when he crashed into a tree. I was in the passengers seat and had also been drinking. The car was totaled and the driver fled the scene on foot (he has yet to be arrested). I was taken to the hospital and have back, chest and neck pain but did not break anything. Should I be taking legal action? What kind of compensation, if any, would I stand to make? Thank you.
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:48 PM
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Go right for his insurance company, (hopefully he carries state min coverage.) I'm sure your med bills and subsequent bills woul be paid. to the limit of the policy.
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Old 07-14-2008, 07:21 PM
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I don't know how much risk you will be said to have assumed by KNOWINGLY getting in the car with a drunk driver...
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Old 07-15-2008, 03:32 PM
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I don't know how much risk you will be said to have assumed by KNOWINGLY getting in the car with a drunk driver...


True, but still, the policy should pay her medical pmts as it was a car accident, and there were injuries. whatever the circumstances PIP (personal injury protection) will come into play, assuming he had the coverage.
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