Can I sue a drunk driver for my accident injuries even if I got benefits from the Crime Victims Compensation fund?

 

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Can I sue a drunk driver for my accident injuries even if I got benefits from the Crime Victims Compensation fund?

Applying for benefits from the Crime Victims Compensation fund does not prevent you from suing the at-fault driver or any other entity that may be responsible including the State of Washington. However, Crime Victims Compensation is a payer of last resort. What that means is that if you have health insurance, or either the at-fault driver OR you have car insurance, that insurance money must be exhausted before you begin receiving Crime Victims Compensation Fund money.

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