{"id":17746,"date":"2026-05-01T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=17746"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:24:08","slug":"at-fault-states-vs-no-fault-states","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/blog\/at-fault-states-vs-no-fault-states\/","title":{"rendered":"At-Fault\u00a0vs.\u00a0No-Fault\u00a0States: Key Legal Differences Explained\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Autor: Shelby Benavidez&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributing&nbsp;Attorney:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/teams\/spencer-smith\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spencer Smith,&nbsp;attorney&nbsp;team lead<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-tl-dr-key-nbsp-takeaways-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">TL;DR: Key\u00a0Takeaways \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-definitions-amp-key-differences-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Definitions &amp; Key Differences \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-insurance-coverage-based-on-state-laws-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Insurance Coverage Based on State Laws \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-texas-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-laws-what-nbsp-drivers-need-nbsp-to-know-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Texas\u00a0At-Fault\u00a0Laws: What\u00a0Drivers Need\u00a0to Know \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-nbsp-thoughts-liability-in-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-vs-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-states-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Final\u00a0Thoughts: Liability in\u00a0At-Fault\u00a0vs\u00a0No-Fault\u00a0States \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions-about-nbsp-fault-nbsp-in-nbsp-the-us-nbsp-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions About\u00a0Fault\u00a0in\u00a0the US \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tl-dr-key-nbsp-takeaways-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>TL;DR: Key&nbsp;Takeaways<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A\u00a0no-fault\u00a0state is a system where your own insurance pays for your injuries after an accident,\u00a0no\u00a0matter who caused it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At-fault\u00a0states\u00a0require\u00a0the insurance carrier of\u00a0the driver who caused\u00a0the crash\u00a0to pay for damages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0no-fault\u00a0states in\u00a0US\u00a0are limited \u2013 most\u00a0states, including\u00a0Texas, follow an\u00a0at-fault\u00a0system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is Texas an at-fault state? Yes. Texas uses a fault-based system tied to Texas negligence law.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In\u00a0Texas, compensation depends on proving fault\u00a0under\u00a0Texas\u00a0at-fault\u00a0accident\u00a0laws.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowing your state\u2019s rules can directly\u00a0impact\u00a0how (and how much) you recover after a crash.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Car accidents are stressful enough when&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;dealing with&nbsp;the loss of a vehicle and&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to recover from your injuries. When insurance is involved, it&nbsp;can become even more stressful with liability questions and figuring out&nbsp;who&nbsp;actually pays.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, who\u2019s responsible for damages depends on&nbsp;the state you live in. Some states follow a&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;system.&nbsp;Others, like&nbsp;Texas, rely on fault&nbsp;to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;who pays.&nbsp;That&nbsp;one detail can completely change your rights, your responsibilities, and how quickly you get&nbsp;compensated.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever wondered why your friend in another state handled an accident&nbsp;so differently, or what&nbsp;your options really are after a crash,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;in&nbsp;the right&nbsp;place.&nbsp;Let\u2019s&nbsp;break it&nbsp;down.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-definitions-amp-key-differences-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Definitions &amp; Key Differences<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-is-a-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-state-vs-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>What&nbsp;Is a&nbsp;No-Fault&nbsp;State vs.&nbsp;At-Fault?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;state&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experian.com\/blogs\/ask-experian\/what-states-have-no-fault-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requires drivers&nbsp;to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance<\/a>. After an accident, your own insurance covers your medical expenses and certain financial losses, regardless of who caused&nbsp;the crash.&nbsp;The goal&nbsp;is&nbsp;to get&nbsp;claims settled faster with fewer lawsuits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;state,&nbsp;the driver responsible for&nbsp;the accident&nbsp;is also responsible for&nbsp;the&nbsp;damages.&nbsp;This means&nbsp;that, once fault&nbsp;is proven,&nbsp;their insurance should pay for injuries and property damage.&nbsp;If insurance is unwilling&nbsp;to pay a fair value for&nbsp;the claim, a lawsuit&nbsp;is&nbsp;typically filed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-states-in-nbsp-the-us-are-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-states-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>What&nbsp;States in&nbsp;the US Are&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;States?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most&nbsp;states follow an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;system. While&nbsp;the list&nbsp;can evolve slightly,&nbsp;the majority of&nbsp;the country, including&nbsp;Texas and California, leans&nbsp;toward fault-based rules for&nbsp;determining&nbsp;liability. By contrast,&nbsp;the&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;states in&nbsp;US&nbsp;are fewer,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.libertymutual.com\/insurance-resources\/auto\/what-are-no-fault-insurance-states\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">including only&nbsp;twelve states<\/a>&nbsp;like Michigan and New York.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding which system applies matters because it&nbsp;determines&nbsp;whether you file with your own insurance, pursue a claim against&nbsp;another driver, and whether you will have&nbsp;to prove negligence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-differences-nbsp-that-nbsp-affect-nbsp-your-claim-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Key Differences&nbsp;That&nbsp;Affect&nbsp;Your Claim<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest&nbsp;differences are&nbsp;that&nbsp;in a&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;state, your claim will&nbsp;typically be resolved more quickly, and lawsuits are limited unless injuries are severe. In an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;state, you can recover damages for pain and suffering,&nbsp;typically resulting in larger settlements and verdicts,&nbsp;though&nbsp;the process can&nbsp;take longer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-insurance-coverage-based-on-state-laws-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Insurance Coverage Based on State Laws<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-insurance-pay-if-you-are-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Does Insurance Pay If You Are&nbsp;At-Fault?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;states, your insurance will&nbsp;typically still cover damages, even if you are found liable for&nbsp;the accident. However, it&nbsp;does depend on your coverage. In an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;state,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.progressive.com\/answers\/liability-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">liability insurance pays for&nbsp;the other person\u2019s damages<\/a>&nbsp;if you caused&nbsp;the crash. Collision coverage can pay for your own&nbsp;vehicle\u2019s&nbsp;repairs, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) can help cover medical bills. Without&nbsp;enough coverage, you could be personally responsible for remaining costs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-pays-for-car-damages-in-a-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-state-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Who Pays for Car Damages in a&nbsp;No-Fault&nbsp;State?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A common misconception in&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;states is&nbsp;that&nbsp;no&nbsp;one is held responsible for a car accident, and&nbsp;this&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;necessarily&nbsp;true. In&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;states, your PIP insurance will cover medical expenses,&nbsp;but&nbsp;property damage, such as repairs&nbsp;to your vehicle,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mighty.com\/blog\/who-pays-for-car-damage-in-a-no-fault-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is often still handled based on fault<\/a>.&nbsp; So even in a&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;system,&nbsp;fault&nbsp;can still matter, especially when it&nbsp;comes&nbsp;to vehicle damage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-can-you-sue-in-a-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-state-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>When Can You Sue in a&nbsp;No-Fault&nbsp;State?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No-fault&nbsp;systems limit&nbsp;lawsuits, but&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;eliminate&nbsp;them. You can step outside of&nbsp;the&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;system if your injuries are severe, leading&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/how-does-no-fault-car-insurance-claim-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical costs exceeding a certain&nbsp;threshold or permanent&nbsp;impairment<\/a>.&nbsp;At&nbsp;that&nbsp;point, a&nbsp;traditional fault-based claim may apply.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-texas-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-laws-what-nbsp-drivers-need-nbsp-to-know-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Texas&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;Laws: What&nbsp;Drivers Need&nbsp;to Know<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-nbsp-texas-an-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-state-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Is&nbsp;Texas an&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;State?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas is an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;state.&nbsp;That&nbsp;means if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;injured in a crash, you must&nbsp;show&nbsp;that&nbsp;another driver\u2019s negligence caused&nbsp;the accident&nbsp;in order&nbsp;to&nbsp;recover compensation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;accident&nbsp;laws, you&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;three options:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File a claim with your own insurance\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File a claim with\u00a0the\u00a0at-fault\u00a0driver\u2019s insurance\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>File a personal injury lawsuit\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-texas-negligence-law-explained-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Texas Negligence Law Explained<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas follows a system called modified comparative negligence under&nbsp;Texas negligence law.&nbsp;Under&nbsp;the comparative negligence law,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/wex\/comparative_negligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can only recover damages if you are found less&nbsp;than 51%&nbsp;at&nbsp;fault<\/a>. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of&nbsp;fault.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;say&nbsp;the other driver has policy limits of $100,000, but&nbsp;you were found 20%&nbsp;at&nbsp;fault.&nbsp;You\u2019d&nbsp;only be able&nbsp;to recover up&nbsp;to $80,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;51% or more&nbsp;at&nbsp;fault, you will&nbsp;not&nbsp;be able&nbsp;to pursue a claim against&nbsp;the other driver\u2019s insurance, and&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;have&nbsp;to rely on your own coverage for repairs&nbsp;to your vehicle and medical expenses.&nbsp;This makes evidence, like police reports, witness statements, and photos, extremely importantin&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;accident&nbsp;claims.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-nbsp-a-nbsp-texas-car-accident-nbsp-attorney-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Contact&nbsp;a&nbsp;Texas Car Accident&nbsp;Attorney<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Because&nbsp;Texas is an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;state, proving negligence is everything. If you were injured in a car accident&nbsp;due&nbsp;to someone else\u2019s negligence,&nbsp;an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/auto-wreck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">experienced&nbsp;Texas car accident&nbsp;attorney<\/a>&nbsp;can help investigate&nbsp;the accident, gather evidence, prove liability, negotiate with insurance companies, and maximize your compensation. In&nbsp;Texas, getting legal guidance early can make a significant&nbsp;difference in&nbsp;the outcome of your case.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-nbsp-thoughts-liability-in-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-vs-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-states-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Final&nbsp;Thoughts: Liability in&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;vs&nbsp;No-Fault&nbsp;States<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what&nbsp;is a&nbsp;no-fault&nbsp;state versus an&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;system&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just&nbsp;about&nbsp;legal&nbsp;definitions \u2013 it&nbsp;shapes real-world outcomes after an accident. It&nbsp;affects how quickly&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;paid, whether you can sue, and how much compensation you may&nbsp;ultimately receive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a state like&nbsp;Texas, where fault&nbsp;determines&nbsp;everything,&nbsp;the stakes are higher. Insurance companies will look closely&nbsp;at&nbsp;every detail, and even small shifts&nbsp;in&nbsp;fault&nbsp;can significantly&nbsp;impact&nbsp;your claim.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0navigating\u00a0the aftermath of an accident,\u00a0the more you understand your rights under\u00a0Texas\u00a0at-fault\u00a0accident\u00a0laws,\u00a0the better positioned you are\u00a0to protect\u00a0yourself. Have questions about\u00a0your case? Contact\u00a0a\u00a0Texas car accident\u00a0attorney\u00a0today\u00a0to understand your options and\u00a0take\u00a0the next step forward.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danielstark.com\/es\/contact-us\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:9px;border-top-right-radius:9px;border-bottom-left-radius:9px;border-bottom-right-radius:9px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(241,187,78) 0%,rgb(216,108,36) 100%)\">GET A FREE CASE EVALUATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-about-nbsp-fault-nbsp-in-nbsp-the-us-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About&nbsp;Fault&nbsp;in&nbsp;the US<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-makes-a-state-a-nbsp-no-fault-nbsp-state-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>What&nbsp;Makes a State a&nbsp;No-Fault&nbsp;State?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No-fault&nbsp;states are states&nbsp;that&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;require other drivers&nbsp;to pay for your injuries after a crash, regardless of whether&nbsp;they caused it. Instead,&nbsp;these states require drivers&nbsp;to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, which allows individuals&nbsp;to recover medical expenses and certain losses from&nbsp;their own insurer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-whose-fault-nbsp-is-it-nbsp-when-hit-nbsp-from-nbsp-the-side-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>Whose Fault&nbsp;Is It&nbsp;When Hit&nbsp;From&nbsp;the Side?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re hit&nbsp;by another driver from&nbsp;the side, you may assume&nbsp;that&nbsp;they&#8217;re automatically&nbsp;at&nbsp;fault, but&nbsp;it&nbsp;actually depends on&nbsp;the circumstances.&nbsp;In many cases, yes,&nbsp;the driver who&nbsp;failed&nbsp;to&nbsp;yield or ran a red light&nbsp;would be&nbsp;at&nbsp;fault. However, if your own actions contributed&nbsp;to&nbsp;the accident, it&nbsp;may&nbsp;notbe as simple as it&nbsp;seems. Evidence from dash cam and security camera footage, witness statements, and accident&nbsp;reports will help&nbsp;determine&nbsp;liability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-should-i-do-after-an-accident-nbsp-in-an-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-state-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>What&nbsp;Should I Do After an Accident&nbsp;in an&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;State?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t&nbsp;allow&nbsp;the other driver&nbsp;to convince you&nbsp;to avoid getting insurance or police involved \u2013 always call&nbsp;the police and request&nbsp;an accident&nbsp;report. While&nbsp;at&nbsp;the scene, if&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;able,&nbsp;take photos of both vehicles and any visible injuries, exchange information with&nbsp;the other driver, and gather contactinformation from any witnesses. Seek medical&nbsp;attention as soon as possible, even if your injuries seem&nbsp;minor&nbsp;or you&nbsp;think you feel fine. When speaking with&nbsp;the insurance companies, avoid admitting&nbsp;fault&nbsp;and stick&nbsp;to&nbsp;the facts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-do-i-have-nbsp-to-file-a-car-accident-nbsp-claim-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>How Long Do I Have&nbsp;to File a Car Accident&nbsp;Claim?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&nbsp;depends on your state\u2019s statute of limitations. In&nbsp;Texas, you&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;two years from&nbsp;the date of&nbsp;the accident&nbsp;to file a personal injury claim. If you miss&nbsp;the deadline, you may lose your right&nbsp;to recover compensation altogether.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-nbsp-happens-if-nbsp-the-nbsp-at-fault-nbsp-driver-nbsp-doesn-t-nbsp-have-insurance-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>What&nbsp;Happens If&nbsp;the&nbsp;At-Fault&nbsp;Driver&nbsp;Doesn\u2019t&nbsp;Have Insurance?<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;the&nbsp;at-fault&nbsp;driver is uninsured or underinsured, you can file a claim under your own uninsured\/underinsured motorist&nbsp;coverage (UM\/UIM) or use your personal health insurance for medical expenses. If&nbsp;the other driver is claiming&nbsp;they&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have insurance, consider speaking&nbsp;to a car accidentattorney&nbsp;to uncover all available policies.&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":17748,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","tags":[],"blog_category":[884,886],"class_list":{"0":"post-17746","1":"blog","2":"type-blog","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"blog_category-auto-accident","8":"blog_category-blog","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>At-Fault vs No-Fault States Explained | Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a no fault state, and how does it differ from at-fault systems? 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