Q: Can I get insurance to pay me for their customer fault on a accident after a judgement?
I had a accident with someone, did the usually exchanged insurance information other person took fault but changed his story once he spoke to his insurance, his insurance denied my claim after having a police report stating it wasn't my fault, so I took that person to small claims court (he didn't show up) so I got a judgement on him for $2500. My question is since he was insured instead of going after him can I call his insurance and show them proof of the judgement against him and have them write me a check?
A: Congratulations on your award. You can do that. However if you were hurt you may want to talk to an injury attorney first as there may be issues created by a property only judgment. Call the attorney now before the time to appeal the judgment to the court of general jurisdiction is passed; don't call the insurance until it's passed though.
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