What do I do if a car hits my apartment?
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What do I do if a car hits my apartment?
The apartment manager moved us to another apartment but there’s furniture and appliances that need to be replaced. What do I do if the driver doesn’t have insurance?
Asked on July 23, 2012 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
Leigh Anne Timiney / Timiney Law Firm
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Hopefully you carried renters insurance which would cover the costs of your personal items which were damaged and need to be replaced. If not, perhaps your apartment complex has a policy which could help you, although normally those policies provide coverage for the structure and fixtures and not the occupants personal belongings. You can always file a lawsuit against the driver of the vehicle, but this carries costs to you and it might be very difficult for you to collect from the driver, even if you get a judgement in a court. Good luck to you.
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