Uninsured motorist and under-insured motorist coverage is a portion of an individual’s insurance policy that allows a car accident victim to utilize their own policy in the event that the at-fault driver either has no insurance or not enough insurance to fully compensate the injured party. This type of coverage is also used in hit-and-run accidents.
If you have been involved in a car accident in Mobile or Baldwin County and the at-fault driver has little to no insurance or fled the scene of the collision, contact our Mobile car crash lawyers today for a free consultation.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
In the state of Alabama, all auto insurance companies are required to provide uninsured and under-insured motorist coverage on every policy they offer, regardless of whether that type of coverage is requested. The only way an insurance provider can legally not provide this coverage under Alabama’s Uninsured Motorist Statute is to have the insured party sign a written wavier stating that they elect to not receive this coverage.
A unique aspect of Alabama’s Uninsured Motorist Statute is that it allows individuals to stack or add vehicle’s coverage amounts together. This means that if you have three cars, each with a minimum coverage of $25,000, and you were in an accident with an uninsured driver where the damages totaled more than $25,000, you have the opportunity to stack the coverage of the other vehicles to cover up to $75,000 worth of losses. You are only allowed to stack three cars on one insurance policy in Alabama; however, you can stack an unlimited number of policies.
Under-Insured Motorist Coverage
There are several types of auto insurance policies that are available to drivers. With that in mind, you may be involved in a car wreck and the at-fault driver’s policy does not provide sufficient coverage for you to recover all your losses.
When this happens, it is advisable to have an experienced attorney review your own policy to see if under-insured motorist coverage is a plausible and reasonable means of compensation.
If the at-fault driver’s policy does not provide enough compensation for your damages, you may be able to receive coverage from your own provider for the amount that exceeds the other party’s policy.
To have an attorney review your policy and advise you on the best course of action in recovering damages, complete the Free Case Review form to the right!
Hit-and-Run Accident Coverage
When the at-fault driver leaves the scene of the crash, you may be able to make a hit-and-run claim with your provider. If successful, your insurance company will behave as if it were the at-fault driver’s provider and cover your damages from the collision.
When this happens, however, your provider may not have your best interests at heart. With a knowledgeable attorney by your side, your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries and property damage significantly increases.
Uninsured Motorist Lawsuits in Mobile and Baldwin Counties
In 2010, Alabama ranked third in the United States for uninsured drivers. More than 26 percent of drivers at that time had no form of car insurance.
Regardless of the insurance status of the at-fault driver, you may be entitled to compensation if you have been injured or sustained property damage in a Mobile or Baldwin County auto accident.
A car accident victim’s approach to recovering losses after a collision has occurred can affect the outcome of their claim. An experienced attorney from Citrin Law Firm can help you with your lawsuit and increase your chances of receiving fair compensation for your losses.
How To Contact Our Attorneys Today
With a hard won reputation of fighting for the rights of individuals – not large firms and corporations – the team at the Citrin Law Firm have decades of experience helping personal injury victims just like you.
Our main office is located in Mobile, AL, and we proudly offer our legal services to injury victims in both Baldwin and Mobile counties. With a proven track record of success – including hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements for our clients – we have the depth of knowledge and determination to fight for your MAXIMUM compensation benefits.
To find out how we can help with you claim, please contact us on 251-888-8888. We operate on a contingency basis – which means that we do not charge for our fees and services unless we obtain a settlement for you – and also offer our new clients a 100% FREE initial case evaluation, which allows our attorneys to review the details about your case, and then determine if you have grounds to file a lawsuit.
If so, we will advise you on the best way to move forward with proceedings.
For more information on the legal rights which may be available to Alabama car accident injury victims, including if your insurance policy includes uninsured motorist coverage, please complete the Free Case Review form located at the top of this page!
Andy is the owner and CEO of Citrin Law Firm, P.C. He founded the firm in 1995 with the goal of helping injured people put their lives back together. His passion for protecting injured people has only grown since he opened the doors of Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys, and he has a history of winning numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients.