Jim Rivera Bought a New Car and Carried Only Compulsory

question 81

Short Answer

Jim Rivera bought a new car and carried only compulsory insurance. On a trip to Washington, he hit a car, injuring the couple inside. Jim's car had damage of $1,800, and the car struck had damage of $1,700. After a lengthy court battle, the couple struck by Jim were awarded personal injury judgments of $16,000 and $8,800, respectively. What did the insurance company pay, and what was Jim's responsibility?

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