What damages may I collect?
At 4:00 a.m. my car was struck by a drunk driver. It was parked outside of my home and there were no injuries. However, the car is totaled and only worth $1,180. Can I collect any rewards other than the cost of my rental car from the responsible party?
Asked on 2/09/03, 4:01 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Bator
Bator Redman & Shive
Re: What damages may I collect?
You may be able to collect three times the face amount of your loss plus attorney fees. Indiana has a statute that in civil court you can assert quasi-criminal conduct by the Defendant resulted in money damages to you and get treble damages-consult an attorney asap.
Was the driver insured-you may collect from them-if not, file a claim with your company for an uninsured motorist
Answered on 2/10/03, 9:24 am
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