{"id":2737,"date":"2022-04-18T15:43:42","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T20:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/going-places.thegeneral.com\/what-happens-if-you-get-into-a-car-accident-without-insurance\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:04:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:04:56","slug":"what-happens-if-you-get-into-a-car-accident-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/going-places\/blog\/car-insurance\/what-happens-if-you-get-into-a-car-accident-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Get Into a Car Accident Without Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every driver wants to avoid accidents for obvious reasons, but if you\u2019re uninsured, getting into an accident can have consequences that follow you after the collision. Repercussions will vary depending on where you live but driving without insurance is illegal in almost every state. In addition, getting into a crash without insurance will likely affect your future rates once you start applying for coverage again. Learn about the importance of insurance and why you should maintain coverage in case you get into an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-re-at-fault\">If You&#8217;re At-Fault<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re found partially or completely at fault for an accident, a lack of insurance coverage will complicate the situation. If you\u2019re involved in an accident and deemed at fault, you could be facing one or more of the following consequences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Property damage costs:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If you lack <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/what-is-liability-car-insurance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">liability insurance<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you\u2019ll be responsible for paying for damages to the other party\u2019s vehicle or property that your insurance would have covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Medical costs:<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"none\">If the other driver, their passengers, or any pedestrians are injured in the accident, you could be responsible for their medical bills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Legal fees:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> The other driver is allowed to sue you for damages if you don\u2019t have enough insurance to cover their losses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fines:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Since driving without insurance is generally illegal, you might have to pay a fine if you get caught without it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A suspended license:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Most states will temporarily suspend your license if you\u2019re caught in a collision without insurance. Your license may be permanently revoked if you have a history of driving without insurance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">An impounded vehicle: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The officer that responds to your accident can have your vehicle towed if you don\u2019t have insurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jail time:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> First-time offenders are rarely jailed for driving without insurance, but some states issue jail time to drivers with multiple offenses.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">An SR-22 form:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If your license is revoked, some states will require you to obtain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/what-is-sr-22-insurance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">SR-22 insurance<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> before you\u2019re allowed back on the road. The SR-22 is a form that proves to the state that you\u2019re legally insured.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-live-in-a-no-fault-state\">If You Live in a No-Fault State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are multiple no-fault states in America that don\u2019t assign blame to either driver in the event of an accident. However, if you live in one of these states, or if you\u2019re involved in an accident where the other driver is at fault, you can still be penalized for breaking the law by driving without insurance. If police are called to the scene, you\u2019ll usually have to submit proof of insurance to the government. If you don\u2019t have coverage, you could still be facing a license suspension, fines, or an impounded vehicle. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re not at fault but you still lack insurance coverage, some states won\u2019t allow you to sue the at-fault driver. States with \u201cno pay, no play\u201d laws typically prevent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/blog\/uninsured-motorist-insurance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">uninsured drivers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> from suing at-fault drivers for damages that can\u2019t be quantified with a dollar amount, including mental and emotional distress. Uninsured motorists in these states might also have to pay a deductible towards repairs before they can legally sue the other party for their losses. In states like Louisiana, this deductible can be as expensive as $25,000.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-an-uninsured-accident-affect-future-rates\">How Does an Uninsured Accident Affect Future Rates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above fees, your future insurance rates could also be impacted if you have an uninsured accident on your record. Drivers who have crashed without insurance typically pay higher premiums than drivers with equivalent records who were insured during their accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-keep-insurance-affordable\">How to Keep Insurance Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forgoing insurance might help you save money in the short term but getting into a car accident without insurance can affect your future financial health. You can find affordable car insurance by comparing multiple quotes to see which level of coverage suits your budget, and by asking your insurer what discounts are available to you. Depending on your insurer, you might be eligible for a discount if you bundle your policy, own a safe vehicle, maintain a clean record, insure multiple vehicles, own a home, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\">If you\u2019re looking for affordable coverage, you can get an <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14805387 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">insurance quote<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\"> from The General in under two minutes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\"> We have a range of different policies for every driver, including drivers in the <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14805387 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/car-insurance\/basics\/high-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">high-risk category<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14805387 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Strong\"> and drivers with prior violations on their record. 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