What to do if my car was stolen and then involved in an accident?
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What to do if my car was stolen and then involved in an accident?
My car was stolen and the day it was stolen it was involved in an accident. According to authorities, after the accident occured, the victims fled the scene. Now the other car that was involved in the accident insurance is basically saying that I was at fault. And the woman who car was involved in the accident got my information out my car after the accident occurred. And she has been harrassing me. I want to sue her and insurance company. Is it possible to do so?
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You would most likely have no grounds to sue the owner or driver of the other vehicle for the damage to your car, unless you could show that the other party was almost entirely at fault and the thief who stole your car did not driver dangerously or negligently. Not only is that extremely unlikely to be the case, but since presumably, the only testimony available is that of the other party, it is almost certain you could not prove this case. On the other hand, you are not responsible for the actions of a criminal who stole your car, so you would not be responsible for her losses, either.
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