What happens if I get in an accident while on my way to get car insurance?
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What happens if I get in an accident while on my way to get car insurance?
It was my fault.
Asked on May 22, 2013 under Accident Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
What happenes is--
1) you didn't have the insurance yet, so any financial liabilty falls on your--your insurer will not have to pay for an accident that occured before coverage;
2) you could face additional liabilityy for having driven without insurance; and
3) an accident would entitle the insurer to re-think your application and/or charge you more for insurance.
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