Will an insured drunk driver who hit an uninsured parked vehicle cover the damages?

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If you have all of his insurance information and a police report and the stars are in alignment, yes. The insurance company is SUPPOSED to pay, even if the driver was doing something incredibly stupid, like driving while impaired. If the drunk is insured AND has some property of his own, the chances are pretty good that you'll be treated right. Call his insurance company and be cordial, asking how to get his car repaired/replaced and what kind of rental car he'll get while his is in the shop. If you get ANY resistance, hesitation or even reluctance to offer a rental car, suggest that your attorney will have to take care of this. Don't let them walk over you. You have the right to get your vehicle repaired and not be inconvenienced while it's being repaired. Don't be abusive or threatening, but don't put up with nonsense either. They're obligated, and you did nothing wrong.

Some insurance companies will try to turn it all around and make YOU feel like you're doing something wrong. Tell them that you'l let your attorney deal with it. Then, instead of paying an attorney, go to the state insurance board.

First answer by Redbeard. Last edit by Redbeard. Contributor trust: 2030 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 33 [recommend question]