If you were recently in a car wreck and you’re not a licensed driver, you may be asking yourself what happens if you get in an accident without a license? Whether your license expired, or you never got one for whatever reason, you’ve got a problem. The good news is, as long as your license wasn’t suspended or revoked, it’s not as big a problem as you might think.
If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident without a license, call Mike Mahone, a New Orleans car accident lawyer with The Mahone Firm at (504) 564-7342 today for a free consultation.
Let’s take a look at what you need to do to make sure you get compensated for any loss or injuries.
1- Yes, you broke the law, but in the same way that speeding is breaking the law. As long as your license wasn’t suspended or revoked, you’ll likely get a ticket and pay a fine. If your license were suspended or revoked, your problems would be much worse, with more considerable penalties.
2- You need to get your license ASAP. Driving without a license is, of course, illegal. You should get your license right away.
3- Not having your license on you won’t necessarily affect your accident case. For example, if a semi-truck rammed you, that driver is still at fault, and you can collect insurance money even if you didn’t have your license when the accident happened.
4- Collect and record all of the details about the car and insurance. They include:
- The name of the person who owns the vehicle you were driving (if not you).
- The insurance company of the car you were driving.
- Your exact physical address.
These facts are vital to your case so that the right insurance companies are involved, and your rights are protected.
If you’ve been involved in an automobile accident without a license, call Mike Mahone at (504) 564-7342 today for a free consultation.
