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Accident With Uninsured Motorist In Alameda
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California law requires that insurance companies offer uninsured motorist coverage. If you are in an accident with an uninsured driver, you can file a claim under your own policy's uninsured motorist coverage if you have it. You can also sue the uninsured driver for your damages.
It may be better to file a claim with your own insurance company if you have uninsured motorist coverage. Unless the at-fault driver is stable financially or has well-off parents or guardians and can afford to cover your damages in full, you may want to avoid the unnecessary trouble of suing.
Policy limits: Uninsured motorist coverage comes with limits, just like other insurance coverages. Severe accidents might exceed these limits, leaving you with uncovered expenses. Claim disputes: There might be disputes over the extent of your coverage and the amount you can claim, leading to potential legal battles.
However, under California's proposition 103, insurance companies are not allowed to raise rates or drop a person because they made an uninsured motorist claim.
If a driver does not have insurance, they may face serious penalties, such as fines, license suspension, or even jail time. They may also be sued by the other driver or their insurance company for the damages they caused in the accident.
Reporting Someone Who Is Driving Without Car Insurance in California. You can report unsafe drivers, including those who are driving without proper insurance coverage, to the DMV. Simply contact the driver safety branch office for the location nearest you or the uninsured driver.
Ing to the U.S. Department of Justice, personal injury lawsuit outcome statistics include a majority (90 to 95 percent) settled before trial. Out of the small percentage that end up seeing a courtroom, the data suggests that the success rate of personal injury cases is around half.
California law requires that insurance companies offer uninsured motorist coverage. If you are in an accident with an uninsured driver, you can file a claim under your own policy's uninsured motorist coverage if you have it. You can also sue the uninsured driver for your damages.
