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What can I do if an at-fault driver's insurance won't pay for a claim because the car isn't on the policy?
The other party's insurance won't pay because they said that the vehicle isn't covered on their current policy. I have collision coverage and can submit a claim with my insurance, but want to avoid having to pay my deductible. Can I get the other driver to pay for the damage?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If the other driver showed proof of insurance at the time of the accident, police might not have realized that it wasn’t for the vehicle involved. You can try to have your insurance company reach out to the driver to see if the vehicle has insurance under a different policy.
If not, you should see if you have
uninsured motorist coverage
on your current policy. If you do, you would be able to get the damage on your vehicle fixed without paying your collision coverage
deductible. WIthout uninsured motorist coverage, you will be required to pay your collision deductible to get your vehicle repaired.
The only other option would be to try to pursue legal action against the other driver. However, this could be a long process and you’d still have to pay to get your vehicle repaired initially.
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