Man Reportedly Hits Girlfriend With Car After Argument
A Jacksonville, Florida man was arrested after allegedly intentionally hitting his girlfriend with his car after an argument according to an article on FirstCoastnews.com. The man was arrested for aggravated battery after the incident.
It is not clear from the article whether, and to what extent, the woman was injured. However in cases where the crash was intentional, it may be difficult for the injured party to recover damages. In the overwhelming majority of auto accident cases, the injured plaintiff seeks to recover damages from the other driver's insurance company. However, insurance policies do not cover all types of crashes. Most, if not all, insurance policies will have an exemption for intentional acts that cause damages. If a person runs a red light and causes a crash with injuries, that is a negligent act that is likely covered by an insurance policy. If a person tries to hit someone intentionally for whatever reason, that is likely not going to be covered by an insurance policy. In the latter case, if there is no insurance coverage, it can be very difficult, if not impossible, for an injured victim to recover damages for his/her injuries.
