Don't preview your post but either edit the initial post OR respond to this thread.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
What is the name of your state?Me: 58,homeless vet living in my parked car. Registered but no insurance. Waiting for approval from VA for living assistance.
Drunk driver slams into vehicle parked behind me. That car hits me sending my car approximately 2 car lengths into a parked SUV bringing my car to a stop.
Drunk driver arrested. Has 2013 Honda with insurance but do not know how much coverage.
Because I had no insurance do I not have a case, does it depend on his coverage and how much he has to pay first vehicle before I can go after any compensation or can I file claim through parked vehicle that hit mine although not at fault.
Reason for last option was because when I was in my late 20's I was involved in an accident where there were about 5 cars rear ending each other and each car went after the one behind even though it was the fault of the first car.
Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The applicable state law matters. In most states you would sue the drunk driver. If you win his/her insurance company will pay you the judgment amount up to the policy limit. If the judgment exceeds the policy limit then you have to try collecting the extra amount over the policy limit directly from the assets of the drunk driver. In states that run a no fault insurance system you would simply make the claim on your insurance.Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The owner of the vehicle that was pushed in to you has no liability in this matter. You would go after the driver that caused the accident.Me: 58,homeless vet living in my parked car. Registered but no insurance. Waiting for approval from VA for living assistance.
Drunk driver slams into vehicle parked behind me. That car hits me sending my car approximately 2 car lengths into a parked SUV bringing my car to a stop.
Drunk driver arrested. Has 2013 Honda with insurance but do not know how much coverage.
Because I had no insurance do I not have a case, does it depend on his coverage and how much he has to pay first vehicle before I can go after any compensation or can I file claim through parked vehicle that hit mine although not at fault.
If each car in your accident was pushed in to the next based on the force of the first collision, then only the driver that caused the first collision had any liability.Reason for last option was because when I was in my late 20's I was involved in an accident where there were about 5 cars rear ending each other and each car went after the one behind even though it was the fault of the first car.
I hope you are able to recover from the drunk driver. Thank you for your service and I'm sorry that this happened to you.Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I was in a rear-end accident in which I was pushed in to the car in front of me. The driver of the car in front of me came to me and I said "nope - talk to the guy who pushed me in to you." I never heard another word from the driver I was pushed in to because I had no liability.As previously stated in the 5 car each went after the person behind to settle their claims.
This was the weird part for me on the 5 car. I was the last car in line and was the only one to file against the first car who caused the whole thing with negligence and because tried to lie won my claim.I was in a rear-end accident in which I was pushed in to the car in front of me. The driver of the car in front of me came to me and I said "nope - talk to the guy who pushed me in to you." I never heard another word from the driver I was pushed in to because I had no liability.
I again wish you the best during this process for you. I really hope it comes together as quickly and as smoothly as possible.This was the weird part for me on the 5 car. I was the last car in line and was the only one to file against the first car who caused the whole thing with negligence and because tried to lie won my claim.
I didn't sue for money, I just wanted my car fixed which they did.
Same with this incident, I just want my car fixed, my tools and medical since I am injured. This is not a lottery ticket for me. I would just like to be able to work when it's available.
I appreciate you sharing your experience. This is therapeutic if nothing else.
You seem to be a gracious and very kind person....I really hope things work out for you. I too Thank You for your service.This was the weird part for me on the 5 car. I was the last car in line and was the only one to file against the first car who caused the whole thing with negligence and because tried to lie won my claim.
I didn't sue for money, I just wanted my car fixed which they did.
Same with this incident, I just want my car fixed, my tools and medical since I am injured. This is not a lottery ticket for me. I would just like to be able to work when it's available.
I appreciate you sharing your experience. This is therapeutic if nothing else.
Did this happen in San Diego? I think I read about this accident. Just curious.This was the weird part for me on the 5 car. I was the last car in line and was the only one to file against the first car who caused the whole thing with negligence and because tried to lie won my claim.
I didn't sue for money, I just wanted my car fixed which they did.
Same with this incident, I just want my car fixed, my tools and medical since I am injured. This is not a lottery ticket for me. I would just like to be able to work when it's available.
I appreciate you sharing your experience. This is therapeutic if nothing else.
I appreciate your kind words and thanks. I am the product of a mother who loved unconditionally all living things. Far from being like her, I keep her memories alive through my gestures even when I find hesitations or difficulties in what I'm presented with.You seem to be a gracious and very kind person....I really hope things work out for you. I too Thank You for your service.