Few events can upend your life like a car accident with an uninsured motorist. If you suffered an injury or property damage due to another driver’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to pay for medical bills and vehicle repairs out of your own pocket. Fortunately, even if the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage has lapsed, you may still be able to recover compensation. Depending on the facts surrounding your case, your attorney might recommend the following options: 1. Filing a Claim Against Your … [Read more...]
Who Pays When A Driver Causes An Auto Accident Without Insurance?
California does not require drivers to have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. Since it is optional, many drivers think it is not needed. As an experienced car accident attorney, I consider UM and UIM coverage to be essential protections for all drivers. In my 35 years of representing car accident victims, I have seen too many cases where a driver causes an auto accident without insurance, leaving the victim with lifelong injuries and no insurance … [Read more...]