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Asked: Sep 07, 2008 - 04:00 PM

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What are my rights legally when I was hit by a 16 year old that did not have insurance or a license?

I bought a car 10 days ago, and had not had the insurance transferred from the car that I traded. I was hit by a 16 year old, that had no license and no insurance. His parents say they will pay for everything. What if they don

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hdcran

Date: Sep 07, 2008
Time: 07:51 PM

Contact an attorney. Most insurance companies will cover you on a new car purchase the same as a rental. However, the parents are legalally liable.I would contact my insurance company and an attorney. Do not trust the parents to follow through.

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