If I was in a car accident on private property and the car is insured but I don’t have a drivers license, will that be an issue as long as damage is paid?
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If I was in a car accident on private property and the car is insured but I don’t have a drivers license, will that be an issue as long as damage is paid?
Since the accident was on private property there was no police involvement; no one was hurt.
Asked on December 14, 2012 under Accident Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The fact that you did not have a driver's license does not alter the fact that the party who caused the accident is liable. If you were at fault in the accident, you are liable for the accident whether or not you had a driver's license. If you were not at fault in the accident, the other party is liable even though you did not have a driver's license. The insurance carrier for the at-fault party in the accident should pay for the property damage of the party who was not at fault.
The registered owner of the vehicle that was at fault in the accident is liable even if the registered owner was not the driver.
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