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Asked on Jan 17, 2022

What are the next steps after car accident?

My girlfriend and I were in an accident. The insurance companies determined the other driver was 100% at fault but due to only having liability insurance, I was told I had to do all the leg work of seeking compensation for my totaled vehicle and am unsure how to proceed

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Get a police report. The report should have the name of the other driver’s insurance carrier. The other driver should have liability insurance which will replace or repair your vehicle.

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