Often, the worst drivers are also the ones with the least amount of insurance coverage. For this reason, people injured by careless and negligent drivers cannot always draw upon the at-fault driver's liability coverage. If you have uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage in your own insurance policy you may pursue compensation for your medical bills, wage loss and other hardships from that source.
Contact a Santa Rosa Car Accident Lawyer Today!
If you or a loved one has an uninsured/underinsured motorist accident claim, it is important to have an experienced personal injury lawyer protecting your rights. At Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our motor vehicle accident attorneys have extensive experience handling uninsured/underinsured motorist claims for clients in Santa Rosa, San Francisco and the surrounding areas of Northern California. We offer you skilled legal representation and personal client service.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced San Francisco uninsured motorist attorney about your insurance claim. Call us at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation in Santa Rosa.
Accidents With Uninsured Drivers in Santa Rosa
Unfortunately, we cannot count on others to be responsible drivers or even responsible citizens. Driving without insurance is illegal, but this does not stop many from taking to the roads without insurance coverage, putting other lives at risk.
We urge all drivers to get as much uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage as they can. Suffering a car accident injury and not having the resources to pay for your medical bills and other losses can be a devastating turn of events.
- Uninsured motorist coverage: When the at-fault driver has no liability coverage, you may pursue compensation from your uninsured motorist coverage.
- Underinsured motorist coverage: When the at-fault driver does not have enough liability coverage to pay for your damages, underinsured motorist coverage can make up the difference.
This insurance coverage can prove valuable in unexpected ways. For instance, you don't even have to be driving to draw upon your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Victims of pedestrian accidents can pursue compensation from their car insurance policy if the at-fault driver had no or inadequate insurance. Hit-and-run accidents also apply, if the driver is not identified and there is physical contact.
When you have an uninsured/underinsured motorist claim, your own insurance provider becomes the defendant. They do not make their money by freely writing checks to accident victims, therefore you will need a skilled advocate working for you to make sure you obtain adequate compensation for your injuries. Our lawyers have the necessary skill and experience to handle all negotiations with your insurance provider. If we do not achieve the desired results through negotiation and settlement, we are always prepared to go to trial on your behalf.
Contact a Santa Rosa Underinsured Claims Attorney
If you or someone close to you has been injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist, we are here to help you pursue justice and compensation. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Santa Rosa uninsured motorist attorney. Call us at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation in Santa Rosa.
