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Expert: - 10/22/2010


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if an unlicensed driver is hit by someone who ran a red light will the person who ran the red light still have to pay since they ran the light and hit the unsuspecting car?

Answer
Hello Andre,

The "unlicensed" issue is largely irrelevant as the license did not cause the accident. There is an issue in the area of causation.

Please see: http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com/Causation.html

If your vehicle was hit and you did not have a license, that does not make you at fault. The at fault party must pay for the damages cause.

Please contact an attorney.

Good Luck
Anne
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Auto insurance claims regarding vehicle accidents, insurance coverages, auto policies, bodily injury claims, pain and suffering, injury settlements and negotiations.

Experience

I am an adjuster for injury claims and property damage claims for over 5 years (still working there). I have worked for personal injury attorneys helping consumers get a fair treatment and I am passionate to help others with their vehicle accidents.

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B.A. Economics/ Political Science

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I was the top settling claims adjuster at the Insurance Company that I worked for.
I am the co writer of http://www.auto-insurance-claim-advice.com a website dedicated to help consumers document their auto claims and navigate the complex claim process.

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I work with injury lawyers working on high dollar settlements and jury awards for pain and suffering see: Spokane Law Office.

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