So for location reference I'm in Indiana, closer to indianapolis though more on the eastern side.

My car was hit last week, completely stationary, we have the whole crash on ring camera video. I only had liability on my car as I'm a newer driver and it's My first car. It's what my parents reccomended I do. Turns out their insurance wasn't active at the time of the crash. So I'm not covered by anyones insurance. It's the only car I have, I have a 2 month old to care for, and due to recent baby I don't have a job. I am completely financially unable to get a different car. At this point I'm forced to take them to small claims court.

I have NO idea how to do it, or even what to expect. I've never even been in a courthouse setting. I don't know how much I should be asking for my car. It wasn't brand new, but I've had it 2 years and it's gotten me pretty far even though it was on the higher milage (212k). But I've spent money fixing that car, a lot actually. Considering I'm nearly starting from nothing I need enough to get a decent car that's reliable and safe for my son. I'm looking for any and all advice I can get.