When you get injured in Car Accident Attorney rock Hill SC, you expect the at-fault driver’s insurance company to pay your medical expenses and other injury-related losses. But, what if the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance? Or, what if you are severely injured in a hit-and-run?
WHAT IS UNINSURED MOTORIST INSURANCE AND WHEN DOES IT APPLY?
Uninsured motorist insurance is coverage you buy to protect yourself in the event of an accident. In South Carolina, all drivers are required to carry uninsured motorist coverage with limits of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING UNINSURED DRIVERS.
When you are involved in an accident and the other driver claims to be uninsured, it is important to take all of the steps you would normally take after an accident involving an insured driver.
HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENTS
For insurance purposes, hit-and-run accidents are treated similarly to accidents involving uninsured drivers (these are sometimes referred to as “phantom driver” insurance claims)
If you’ve been injured in an accident involving a drunk driver, please visit our page dedicated to victims of drunk drivers: https://www.lewislawcarolinas.com/ or call us for free consultation-803-327-1103
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