Q: Can I sue the police department for failing to write an uninsured motorist ticket in an accident?
Fault couldn’t be determined in the accident so it is my belief my car insurance will skyrocket.
A: No, you cannot sue the police for failure to write a ticket. They have absolute discretion on whether to issue a citation. Regardless, issuing a citation does not determine fault. You can sue the other driver and your own insurance company if he is uninsured and if you win, your rates will not go up.
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A: No. You cannot. While a carrier may consider any number of things in setting rates, I think the insured status of another involved driver would be lower on the list of factors.
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