If I Recover Money From My Car Accident, Where Will It Come From?
The simple answer is insurance. The State of Minnesota requires all motor vehicle owners to insure their vehicle. Most drivers follow this rule, the purpose of which is to spread the risks associated with motoring across a large number of people. Insurance is purchased to protect those who have both caused and been harmed in an auto accident from financial distress. It’s there for times like these.
If you are not at fault for an accident, you will likely receive compensation from both your own insurance company, as well as the other driver’s company in the form of personal injury protection benefits, liability, and uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage. All of which are discussed elsewhere in our auto accident blog.