How To Find Out The Other Driver’s Insurance Information After A Car Accident

After being involved in an auto accident with another driver, there are several things you need to do. For example, you need to call law enforcement officers and an ambulance to the accident scene if you are injured. It is also crucial that you obtain the other driver’s insurance information. Getting the other driver’s insurance information is vital because you can recover compensation from their insurance company if they are at fault for your injuries. So, after being involved in a car accident with another driver, ask them for their insurance information.

Suppose, after an accident, you ask a driver for their auto insurance information, and they refuse to share it with you. In such a case, you can get information from the police officers you called to the accident scene. Drivers are required to share insurance information with responding officers. Since you were in an accident with the other driver, the police will share this information with you.

If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident and want to obtain the other driver’s insurance information, the police might still be able to help. If you give the police the license plate number of the other vehicle, even if it is a partial plate, they can help you find out if the other driver has insurance. If they do, the police can share with you their insurance information.

Other Ways of Knowing About Another Driver’s Insurance Information

If you aren’t able to find out about a driver’s insurance information at the accident scene or from the police, you can approach your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Because you were in a car accident with the other driver, the DMV will share with you their insurance information. However, before you can receive any information, the DMV will require you to provide your contact information.

Another way of obtaining another driver’s insurance information is through your insurance provider. If you give your insurance company the license plate of the vehicle the other driver was driving, they can help you investigate and find the information you need.

What if the Other Driver Does Not Have Auto Insurance?

Carrying auto insurance is a legal requirement in Florida. However, the reality is that many drivers in Florida do not have auto insurance. According to the III, in 2019, more than 20% of drivers in Florida did not have auto insurance. In the event that the other driver who causes you a serious injury does not have insurance, do not panic. If you carry uninsured motorist (UIM) coverage, you can file a claim with your insurance company and recover compensation. Your insurance company will investigate your accident and determine who is to blame. You will be compensated soon after your insurance company determines that the other driver is to blame for your accident.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you sustained a severe injury in a Florida auto accident and need help recovering compensation from an at-fault party, our Fort Myers personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm are here for you.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Ocala, Daytona Beach, Bradenton, and West Palm Beach areas.

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By Pendas Law Firm | Posted on September 26, 2022

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