I’ve got Liability and Uninsured motorist insurance policy for my car and need to know what exactly is “uninsured motorist” coverage? I know liability coverage is that which will pay for our fault in an accident, but what uninsured coverage does?
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Can my Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage cover passengers in my car if I’m found at fault?
May 2I crashed and totalled my car a few months ago at my fault. There were two other passengers in my car and with no other cars involved. One of the passenger’s medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of wages, etc., exceeds my liability limits and they have no insurance of their own. Can they access my underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage if it exceeds my liability?
In NY, from which state we’ve just moved you did not have to choose between stacked and unstacked uninsured motorist coverage. I’m not sure which is a better option.
I am Currently Uninsured and looking for Health insurance with Maternity Benifits, How long after i get Health insurance do I have to wait before i get pregnant?
I was hit in April by an uninsured motorist; he totalled both our cars. I have since seen 8 doctors to diagnose several issues caused by the accident. I’ve undergone xrays, physical therapy, ultrasounds, blood tests and an MRI, and am now on medication and more phys therapy.
I had $5k in uninsured motorist medical coverage, which my ridiculous claim adjuster told me last week ran out over a month ago – I’m now getting bills I can’t afford, and I’m not yet well. A friend said I can demand more $ from my insurance company? But he also said Colorado requires insurance companies to cover all med bills, and I’ve found no such statement on the CO govt sites.
My regular health insurance won’t cover these bills – what do I do?
Was also told attornies won’t take my case: the kid who hit me is likely illegal, has been unresponsive. One lawyer said even if I won the case, wouldn’t necessary get $ out of it. Last thing I need are lawyer bills.
State law requires drivers to carry automobile insurance. Not doing so is a violation of the law and subjects the driver to fines. If you have allowed your auto insurance coverage to lapse, you can expect to pay more for your replacement insurance. It may be difficult to find a Utah auto insurance company willing to provide coverage, but it’s not impossible. Here are a few things to consider when looking for auto insurance after a lapse in coverage. Understand what a lapse in automobile coverage is. A lapse in coverage occurs when you do not have automobile insurance on a registered vehicle. Regardless of whether the vehicle has been garaged at your home and not driven or used every day, if it is registered for use on public roads and you don’t carry the state-mandated liability insurance, it is considered a lapse. If you surrendered your license plates to the Department of Motor Vehicles and subsequently canceled your coverage, that is not considered a lapse. Search for a new insurance company. Many Utah auto insurance companies will not want to insure you because of the lapse in coverage. They consider you a high-risk driver. You might have to approach assigned risk insurance companies to secure coverage. Every state has a pool of insurance companies that must provide auto insurance for difficult to insure drivers. Visit the Department of Insurance in your state for a listing of assigned risk insurance companies. Tell the truth on your auto application. The Department of Motor Vehicles is notified every time there is a lapse of insurance coverage. When completing the application for new insurance, tell the truth about the coverage lapse. Don’t make a bad situation worse. Lying on your application is grounds for the Utah auto insurance company to void (not cancel) your coverage. Voided coverage means that the policy is erased as if it were never in effect. That can prove to be damaging if the void happens a few months into the policy term. Expect to pay high premiums. In addition to fines imposed by the state for violating Utah auto insurance laws, look to pay high premiums on your next auto insurance policy. Insurance companies penalize drivers who have allowed their policies to lapse. Maintain a good driving record and keep automobile coverage in effect. If you maintain your coverage and keep a clean driving record, you become a better risk and stand a better chance of finding Utah auto insurance in the standard auto insurance market. If you can afford it, pay the entire year’s auto premium up front to avoid the chance of missing payments and avoid a cancellation for nonpayment of premium. eHow. “How to Get Auto Insurance After a Lapse in Coverage.” Cellina LaForey. 30 Dec. 2009 [http://www.ehow.com/how_5747807_auto-insurance-after-lapse-coverage.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art].
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I was in a car accident, and the other driver was at fault. The other driver is not listed on her vehicle’s insurance policy, and I’ve been told by her insurance company that they may deny coverage, because she’s a member of the car owner’s household. Where does that leave me? I don’t have comprehensive coverage on my car. So do I need to sue her for the damage? Or can I file an uninsured motorist claim?
I do have uninsured motorist coverage under my own personal insurance policy.