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Do I have to pay for damage if I'm at fault in an accident but the other person has collision insurance?
I was at fault in an accident and I ended up causing $6,500 in damage to the other vehicle. My current property damage liability is $5,000. Will I have to cover the extra $1,500, or will the other driver's collision insurance take care of it?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You’re correct in assuming that your insurance will pay out $5,000 in
property damage liability
, but as for the other $1,500, you’ll have to pay it. It’s in your best interest to pay this money as soon as possible. Otherwise, you’ll likely get a lawsuit filed against you for the difference, which will make you incur even more expenses.”
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