Q: If a person in pa was not authorized to drive a motor vehicle and was involved in a car accident does my ins pay out?
Does my insurance pay for the party who is not at fault vehicle damages?
A:
If that person was at fault? Or not? You aren't being clear.
If your vehicle was at fault, then your vehicle's insurance will pay for the driver's mistake. If the person was not authorized to drive that vehicle, the insurance may either a) not pay or b)pay under a "reservation of rights."
Much depends on the "not authorized." If the owner is just saying that to protect their rates that's one thing. If they reported it stolen that's another. "I told him not to use it"(but left the keys lying around" isn't a good defense.
If you were in the not at fault vehicle, then a) if you have collision run it through that and let them sort it out b) if you were injured you have a claim for injuries and should consult an attorney. Injuries may eventually be covered by the other vehicle. Also if you have "uninsured motorist coverage" that may cover you.
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