QUESTION
Any legal option available for damage recovery to the state for uninsured motorist?
Asked on Jan 31st, 2016 on Automobile Accidents - North Carolina
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Hello, I was involved in a single car accident on Dec 28, 2015. I had just purchased the car and was in the middle of moving to a new city while also getting ready to attend a University. On the way home I braked to avoid hitting deer that had jump in the middle of the road. My car lost control and I slid into a guard rail. At the time the car was not registered under my name and I didn't have insurance on it. Everything was happening all at one time I just never had the chance to get everything straighten out. I'm charged with (G.S 20-146(D)(1)) and (G.S. 20-313(A)) I have no problem paying the $240 fine for the charges but now the state sent me a notice that I owe over $2000 in damages to the guard rail. Which would be financial strenuous for me. Do I have any legal options in dealing with the amount i owe to the state? Since then I have bought a new car and have it completely registered and insured. Accident occurred in zip 27203-5571
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Dear Anonymous:
You are likely 100% liable for the damage to the guardrail. You may be able to negotiate the total amount owed with the state, but that is unlikely. A more likely scenario may be to work out a payment plan with the state.
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Answered on Feb 29th, 2016 at 9:35 AM