If you have liability insurance only in a no-fault state and you were rear-ended and vehicle totaled who pays for the replacement or repair of the vehicle?

Michigan's no fault law is really a pain. If you only had liability insurance, even if you weren't At Fault, you're responsible for the damages to your vehicle. If the other party had insurance you might be able to file a $500 mini tort claim and get it without having to go to court (your insurance company should be able to do this for you) but that's all you're going to get. Your own insurance company will pay for your medical and your son's medical bills but that's as good as you're going to get. Michigan no fault was passed in the early 70's to lessen the amount of tort claims for people injured in auto accidents. As a result when you get injured, your insurance pays for your injuries. If you accept liability only insurance, you accept the responsiblity for any damages even if they were not your fault. I think people in no fault states ought to have this more clearly pointed out to them since there are more than just Michigan. People assume "it wasn't my fault so you'll have to pay" but that's not the way it works in Michigan. Sorry.