What Happens After a Car Accident When You Have No Insurance? (2024)
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Updated: December 28, 2023
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Depending on your state, different consequences may follow if you're in an accident and don't have auto insurance. You could face jail time, pay a fine, lose your license or even have your vehicle impounded. Understanding your state's laws and having the required auto insurance is important.
Updated: December 28, 2023
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About Mark Fitzpatrick
Mark Fitzpatrick has analyzed the property and casualty insurance market for over five years, conducting original research and creating personalized content for every kind of buyer. Currently, he leads P&C insurance content production at MoneyGeek. Fitzpatrick has been quoted in several insurance-related publications, including CNBC, NBC News and Mashable.
Fitzpatrick earned a master’s degree in economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College. He is passionate about using his knowledge of economics and insurance to bring transparency around financial topics and help others feel confident in their money moves.