Many people assume that if they’re involved in a car accident in New Brunswick and don’t have insurance, they automatically lose the right to seek compensation for their injuries.
That’s not necessarily true.
If another driver was at fault, you may still be able to pursue a personal injury claim for damages such as pain and suffering, lost income, and future care costs. Whether you were driving without insurance does not automatically prevent you from making a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer.
That does not mean driving uninsured is without consequences. You could still face fines, penalties, and other legal consequences for not having valid insurance. But those issues are separate from your right to seek compensation for injuries caused by someone else’s negligence.
Every case depends on the facts, which is why it’s important to get legal advice before assuming you don’t have a claim.
At Correia & Collins, our New Brunswick personal injury lawyers help people understand their rights after a motor vehicle accident, even when the insurance situation is more complicated than expected.
Correia & Collins represents accident victims. Contact us by phone at 506-648-1700 or online for advice. Your first consultation is free.
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