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Getting into a car accident is awful. One of the only things that can make it worse is finding out that the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance. Sometimes, drivers without insurance don’t even stick around to see if you’re alright, and you could be left with an unsolved hit-and-run incident.
When this is the case, you may need to negotiate with the other driver directly and/or turn to your own insurance policy. Unfortunately, your insurer will not always want to pay out your claim.
If you are struggling to recover full and fair compensation after being hit by an uninsured motorist, The Voorhies Law Firm can help.
In Louisiana, all insured drivers have uninsured or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage unless they reject that coverage in writing. This coverage provides for any damages the uninsured motorist cannot afford and can cover all damages in the event of a hit-and-run accident. Even if the driver who hit you does have insurance, their insurance policy may not be enough to cover the damages. In this case, UIM can also kick in to cover the difference.
As such, the simplest and most effective way to recover damages after being hit by an uninsured, unidentified, or underinsured driver is through your insurance policy.
If you’re not sure whether or not you have UIM insurance, our attorneys can help your review your policy.
If your insurer refuses to meet the terms of your policy agreement, they may be acting in bad faith.
We pride ourselves on handling everything for our clients competently and professionally.
At The Voorhies Law Firm, our attorneys are interested in one thing – helping you recover maximum compensation. Whether we are filing suit against an uninsured motorist or helping you file an insurance claim after a hit-and-run, we will be by your side throughout the entire legal process.
Contact The Voorhies Law Firm to schedule your free case evaluation with one of our New Orleans experienced attorneys.
Drivers are legally obligated to carry auto insurance. If an at-fault driver fails to do so, they are still responsible for the damages associated with any accident they cause. As such, anyone who is injured in an accident with an uninsured motorist has the legal right to file suit against them.
Sometimes, this can help victims recover, but other times, the defendant does not have enough assets to make a personal injury lawsuit worthwhile.
Our experienced uninsured motorist lawyers can help you understand your options and make the best choice.
Many of the steps you take after an accident with an uninsured driver are similar to the steps you take after any other car accident. However, certain steps are especially important and there are a few other factors you need to consider.
If you take all of these important steps, you are already working towards securing compensation.
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