I was at a red light in West Virginia and was rear ended, NOT including auto insurance, which he only had the minimum I would like to sue him PERSONALY, is that allowed and what type of lawyer would I want to contact?
I was at a red light in West Virginia and was rear ended, NOT including auto insurance, which he only had the minimum I would like to sue him PERSONALY, is that allowed and what type of lawyer would I want to contact?
West Virginia law requires automobile operators and owners to have a minimum of $20,000 in liability coverage for personal injury and $10,000 for property damages. The at-fault driver's insurance will not settle your claim without a full release - so, you can sue personally for more money, but you will have to go to court to obtain a personal judgment. There is no guarantee you will recover more, and you should consider the cost of going to court. An experienced personal injury lawyer can answer your questions further.
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