Research estimates that about 14% of U.S. motorists (around one in seven) are driving without insurance, and considering that an accident occurs every ten seconds in the U.S., it’s helpful to understand how to protect yourself if you’re ever involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist.
According to Illinois law, “liability insurance policies automatically include uninsured motorist coverage at the legal minimum requirements for bodily injury or death,” which “ensures coverage if you are involved in an accident with a driver who is uninsured.”
While you are not required by law to carry collision coverage, comprehensive coverage, or uninsured property damage coverage, these plans can help you in a variety of ways in the event of an accident, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is necessary to cover expenses for medical treatment and property damage if you’re ever in an auto accident with an uninsured/underinsured motorist.
When you’re involved in an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, it’s not enough to have the right type of insurance to cover the various expenses. You need an experienced personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights, ensure that the at-fault driver is held accountable, and make sure you are fully compensated for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident due to negligence, contact 844 See Mike, LLC for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
