Uninsured Motorists

If you have recently been involved in a vehicle accident and suffered an injury, or if someone close to you has been injured or killed in a vehicle accident, you may have the legal right to obtain compensation for your injuries, loss of wages and other losses even if the negligent driver is under or uninsured.

If the economic loss of your injuries and or property damage is greater than the negligent driver's liability insurance and or your own uninsured motorist coverage, you may sue the driver in court to recover your losses.  Successfully recovering money will depend on the negligent driver's assets and financial condition.  According to an Insurance Research Council (IRC) study released in 2001, 14% of drivers in the United States were uninsured in the years 1995 to 1997.

These types of personal injury cases are usually complex and expensive. You should always consult a qualified, licensed lawyer. You may contact the sponsoring law firm to discuss the injury or schedule a free consultation. These personal injury cases may be handled on a contingency basis if the negligent party has sufficient assets to pay your claim, otherwise you may be required to pay any legal fees and court costs as they are incurred.

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