Suing a person who appears to have no assets can feel pointless — but it isn’t necessarily. In California there are steps you can take to get compensation. Below is a clear, practical roadmap.

First, look to insurance. Most successful recovery after a car crash comes from insurance — either the at-fault driver’s liability policy or your own uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage. These policies commonly cover medical bills, lost wages and pain & suffering when the other driver has little or no insurance.

Second, consider small claims if the amount is modest. If your damages are within the small-claims limit, using small claims court is faster and cheaper.

Third, if you sue and win, collecting the judgment is the next step. Winning a judgment is only half the battle, especially if the defendant has no obvious assets, but there are legal tools available to help you collect. You can record an Abstract of Judgment to place a lien on any real property the debtor owns, which may block a sale or allow you to collect if the property is sold later.

At Goldberg Injury Lawyers, we understand how overwhelming it can feel to face an accident claim—especially when the at-fault party has little or no assets. Contact us today for a free consultation at 818-222-6994.

Unidos Legales es una firma de abogados de lesiones personales altamente reconocida en Los Ángeles, California.

Desde accidentes de auto, motocicleta, camión, accidentes peatonales, resbalón y caída, mordedura de perros, y muerte por negligencia, protegeremos sus derechos legales hasta obtener la justicia financiera que se merece por sus lesiones y daños a la propiedad.