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juan asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 5 years ago

I want to file a claim or lawsuit against the other driver of an accident how do I do it Where do I start?

I was rear ended pretty hard recently at a stop light and I don't have medical insurance or I wasn't covered in the cars insurance, but the driver at fault doesn't have any type of insurance. I want to file a claim for my medical expenses cause of the accident my right elbow and wrist have been in pain so far 300$ have been billed to me for medications possibly more cause of therapy I might have to attend and I've been paranoid to drive or get in a car and have also missed work for a couple weeks now. How can I file a lawsuit to have the driver at fault pay for my expenses. I want to do this without a lawyer. What paper do I need to get and what are the steps to take?

Thanks. South CALIFORNIA US CITIZEN

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  • MEL T
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    That's small claims court and you can file for about $50. You need police report and can fill out forms at courthouse. Make sure you dint have PIP policy on your insurance. Ask agent.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You should start with your own insurance company to see what reimbursement might be available. After that, it would seem to be a small claims action. There is a lot of information about that here:

    http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-smallclaims.htm

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