Washington is not a no-fault insurance state.
When no-fault insurance was first implemented, several states thought it would streamline the process of dealing with automobile accidents. Today, only 12 of those states remain, with many considering going back to a tort system.
Can you sue if your state is a no fault?
- There are special circumstances that allow car accident victims to sue in a no-fault state, but these circumstances almost always necessitate the help of an experienced attorney. Before a plaintiff can pursue a legal claim in a no-fault state, he or she must first collect compensation from their insurance company.
What state has no fault insurance?
- - Arkansas - Delaware - Florida - Hawaii - Kansas - Kentucky* - Maryland - Massachusetts - Michigan
What states have no fault accident?
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
What not to miss in Washington State?
- Space Needle. Perhaps the most visible and famous landmark in Seattle,the iconic Space Needle towers at 605 feet.
- Pike Place Market. Another iconic landmark in Seattle is the beloved Pike Place Market. ...
- Gum Wall. ...
- Pike Place Chowder. ...
- Original Starbucks. ...
- Le Panier. ...
- Centurylink Field. ...
- EMP Museum. ...
- Big Four Ice Caves. ...
- Snoqualmie Falls. ...
Because Washington is a no-fault state, all drivers are required to have insurance which will pay these damages on their behalf. When a person makes a claim, it's to the insurance company, not the individual who caused the accident.