What can I do if I was in an auto accident and the person who was at fault doesn’t want to pay and neither does his insurance?

What can I do if I was in an auto accident and the person who was at fault doesn’t want to pay and neither does his insurance?

I was in an auto accident 2 months ago in which the other driver was fully at fault. We pursued with the help of a lawyer but his insurance refused to pay and the case went nowhere. There was bodily injury and the loss of our car. We were advised to take it to small claims court. Is this a wise and time-worthy move? And who would we sue him or his insurance?

Asked on February 17, 2012 under Accident Law, California

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