Re: Insurance company refusing to pay uninsured motorist insurance because i was hit by an illegal alien?
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Date: July 10, 2014 08:55AM
Your rights against the other driver do not vary depending upon his immigration status. If he was permitted to use the vehicle, you have a right to make claim against the other vehicle's insurer for your damages and, if you were injured, your injuries. The owner of the car may be liable for the accident as well, since in VA the registered owner of a vehicle is presumed responsible for any accidents caused by that vehicle (that presumption may be rebutted by evidence that the owner did not in any way control the vehicle's movements.) You should contact the police in the matter to report the matter to them. Hopefully you got the license plate #.
Contact your own and the other driver's insurer to put them on notice of your claim. If you were injured, contact a local attorney for advice and for pursuit of your claim.