Do I have to pay the excess for a car accident?
When you pay the excess for a car accident which isn't your fault, you may need to claim this back from the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident once the claim is settled, if you don't have legal expenses cover to pay this for you. Do I have to pay the excess if it is not my fault?
Do I have to pay excess if not at fault?
Do I pay excess if not at fault? When you pay the excess for a car accident which isn't your fault, you may need to claim this back from the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident once the claim is settled, if you don't have legal expenses cover to pay this for you. Do I have to pay the excess if it is not my fault?
What happens if I'm at fault in a car accident?
If there is a dispute about who is at fault, you may have to pay the excess so your car can be repaired. If it's determined you're not at fault later, you may be able to get your excess refunded. If the at-fault driver isn't insured and cannot pay for the damages. If the person at fault flees the scene of the accident without leaving their details.