Alabama Uninsured Motorist Complaint
Overview of this form
The Uninsured Motorist Complaint is a legal document used by individuals to initiate a lawsuit against their insurance company when they seek compensation for injuries caused by an uninsured driver. This form allows the plaintiff to assert claims for negligence or wantonness against the defendant, which is typically the insurance company. It is specifically tailored for cases where the insured party has sustained damages due to a collision with an uninsured motorist, differentiating it from other personal injury lawsuits.
Form components explained
- Caption: Identifies the court and parties involved in the lawsuit.
- Counts: Contains allegations of negligence or wanton conduct by the uninsured motorist.
- Statement of facts: Outlines the circumstances of the accident and the resulting injuries.
- Claims for relief: Details the damages sought, including compensatory and punitive damages.
- Jury demand: Requests a trial by jury for all counts.
Situations where this form applies
This form should be used when an insured individual is injured in a traffic accident caused by a driver who does not have insurance. It is appropriate when the injured party intends to file a legal complaint against their own insurance company for failure to compensate for damages covered under an uninsured motorist policy.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals who reside in Alabama and are over the age of twenty-one.
- Those who have been injured in an accident involving an uninsured motorist.
- Policyholders seeking to claim under their uninsured motorist coverage.
- Plaintiffs who wish to hold their insurance company accountable for negligence in claims handling.
How to complete this form
- Identify the parties involved by filling in the names of the plaintiff and defendant.
- Provide the civil action number and date of the incident.
- Detail the nature of the accident and the uninsured motorist's actions.
- Specify the damages and injuries incurred as a result of the accident.
- State your demands for compensatory and punitive damages in the claims section.
- Sign the form and confirm the request for a jury trial at the end.
Is notarization required?
This form does not typically require notarization to be legally valid. However, some jurisdictions or document types may still require it. US Legal Forms provides secure online notarization powered by Notarize, available 24/7 for added convenience.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide complete and accurate details about the accident.
- Not specifying the correct nature of the uninsured motoristâs conduct (negligence vs. wantonness).
- Leaving out any claims for damages or failing to specify the amount requested.
- Not signing the form or omitting the jury demand if applicable.
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FAQ
If the at-fault party does not have car insurance, you can file a compensation claim with your insurance company or file a lawsuit against the negligent party. When you are in an accident, you may expect the other driver to have auto insurance, but this is not always the case.
The short answer is no. But even if you're not at fault, you could still be penalized with fines, license suspension or even jail time (depending on your state) if you're caught driving without auto insurance. Plus, without auto insurance, you may have to pay out of pocket for any related car damage or medical costs.
Your uninsured motorist coverage will cover damage to your vehicle as well as compensation for injuries you suffered in an accident. Typically, your insurance company will not allow you to carry more uninsured motorist coverage than you carry liability insurance on your vehicle.
Call the police. If you get into a car accident, regardless if the other person has insurance or not, it's always a good idea to call the police. Don't accept money. Swap information. Gather details. Take pictures.
In the vast majority of states, insurance providers can raise rates after underinsured or uninsured claims are filed.In fact, a nationwide study found that, on average, insurance companies will raise premiums by 9.32% after a no-fault accident resulting in an uninsured motorist claim.
This means that if you make a claim under your policy's uninsured motorist coverage, you cannot be penalized, and the insurance company cannot take any negative actions against you as such.
If you don't have uninsured motorist coverage on your own insurance policy, you cannot make a claim or recover damages against an uninsured driver.Insurance companies work by filing claims against other insurance companies, so if there isn't one, there's literally no way for the insurance company to recover damages.
Why You Shouldn't Sue Uninsured Drivers Most under or uninsured drivers don't carry the insurance they need because they can't afford it. A lawsuit cannot take money a defendant doesn't have. There are instances where suing an uninsured (or underinsured) is worthwhile like when the defendant has suitable assets.
When a person has an accident which is not their fault, and the other motorist does not have enough insurance to cover the damages, underinsured coverage kicks in. Once you file a claim with your provider, it will contact the other driver's insurance for payment.The other driver has insurance to cover only $100,000.
