Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Drunk driver damaged my property

A drunk driver went through my house and took down 2 walls. The driver was arrested and the owner of the car was his father wich had insurance. No one was injured. Can I sue or do i just wait and have my homeowners insurance fix my house.


Asked on 2/26/09, 3:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

Re: Drunk driver damaged my property

You can sue. If you want to go forward, let me know.

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 2/27/09, 2:24 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Drunk driver damaged my property

Your own homeowners insurance carrier will be very happy to fix the damage and send the bill to the other driver's insurance company. That's what they're there for.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 4:05 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Drunk driver damaged my property

Make your claim and sue if necessary. Use your insurance if you have to in order to get repairs done. The insurance company will seek reimbursement from what you collect from the other side. Your insurance company should be helping you do all this. Make them.

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Answered on 2/26/09, 5:33 pm


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