I had an accident and I was at fault but I had no insurance at the time. What are my rights?
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I had an accident and I was at fault but I had no insurance at the time. What are my rights?
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Accident Law, Arkansas
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
According to Arizona Auto Insurance Law, you are required to carry auto insurance at a minimum level of $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident personal injury. The minimum amount of liability coverage needed for property damage is $10,000. If you were at fault for an accident, since Arizona is a fault-based state, you are financially responsible for any injuries you caused and any property damage you caused whether you have insurance to cover it or not. If the other party has damages, they will either contact you directly or their insurance company will contact you for reimbursement of any money paid out for their insured's damages.
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