If I damage my vehicle trying to avoid crashing into a negligent party?

While driving to work a vehicle that was speeding lost control skidded into incoming traffic and was pushed back into my lane by the vehicles which he struck. To avoid striking the negligent parties vehicle I slammed into the curb damaging the alignment and axel of my vehicle. I was not speeding or driving to close, I just know I wouldnt have been able to stop due to the wet pavement (it was raining). The negligent party did have insurance but had no license. I'm not look to recover any money except for the damage that was done to my vehicle $250 of mechanic work? Can someone explain if I am eligible to collect payment for the expenses i paid. I did not report the accident to my insurance, because my deductible is $500. I appreciate the help.