Florida Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Lawyer
Car accidents can be some of the most challenging events people ever experience. But when a negligent driver does not have insurance — or doesn't have enough insurance — the experience can become a nightmare.
At the South Florida law offices of Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., we often receive calls from injured people who are worried because the party at fault for a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident did not have proper insurance coverage. Many of these accident victims are people who were involved in hit and run accidents.
When Accidents Are Beyond Your Control
You may be able to control your own actions, but you cannot always control the actions of others on the road. If you have been injured by a negligent party who did not have the proper insurance, the motor vehicle accident lawyers at Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., begin by exploring all possible options for you.
If it is not possible to collect compensation from another party, it may still be possible to recover compensation from your own insurance company. Florida no-fault auto insurance laws mandate that your insurance cover the first $10,000 of your medical costs after an accident — regardless of who was responsible.
Further, if you have underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage (often called UM or UIM coverage), your own company may cover the costs of care if you were involved in a hit-and-run accident or hit by a driver without sufficient coverage. The law mandates that insurance companies step into the shoes of the absent driver and cover all benefits and damages the driver should have paid, including lump-sum damage settlements.
In hit and run accidents, your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is often a critical factor in obtaining compensation. For this reason, we encourage our clients to purchase as much UM/UIM coverage as they can reasonably afford.
Contact a Miami Underinsured Motorist Attorney
Talking to the personal injury lawyers at Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., is the best way to learn these options after you have been injured by an underinsured motorist. Our door is always open for personal injury victims, and we truly fight hard to recover compensation for you. To discuss your options with an experienced lawyer, call us at 305-448-8585 or toll free at 866-713-6128 or contact us online.
