Know Your Rights if You Are Hit by an Uninsured Driver
Many people don't understand their rights in auto accidents that are caused by negligent drivers who are underinsured or don't have insurance at all. In a number of cases, accident victims wrongly assume that, since the other driver didn't have insurance, the responsibility for medical care and property damage falls on their own shoulders. This isn't necessarily true.
For people who have purchased the optional uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on their auto insurance policies, it may be possible to collect the compensation you need from your own insurance company. There is a specific process involved with these types of claims, and having an experienced lawyer who is familiar with these types of claims can help to ensure that your rights are protected.
At McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, we dedicate our entire practice to helping injury victims recover the compensation they are entitled to after a serious accident. Even if you were the victim of a hit-and-run accident, we can help you seek compensation through your own insurance policy. For a free consultation, please call our Philadelphia uninsured motorist accident attorneys at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
Helping You Through a Complex Process
It would be reasonable to expect that your insurance company would be willing to work with you in these cases. In most cases, though, your insurance company will try to find any way to avoid paying your claim. If necessary, our attorneys are prepared to take your insurance company to court in order to ensure that it complies with its obligations under the terms of the policy.
Many people are hesitant to pursue these types of claims because they fear that the insurance company will raise its rates or drop them after they file such a large claim. Under Pennsylvania law, an insurance company cannot raise your rates or cancel your coverage for a claim related to an accident that was not your fault.
Abington Underinsured Driver Lawyer
Please call our offices at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091 to schedule an appointment.
