What to Do When Hit by An Uninsured Motorist

Friday, August 23, 2013

What to Do When Hit by An Uninsured Motorist

Written by Malman Law, reviewed by Steve J. Malman.

Accidents present additional challenges when you sustain injuries. They will involve insurance companies, figuring out payments for medical bills, lost income, and rehabilitation, as well as damages to your vehicle. If you are in an accident with an uninsured motorist, this further exacerbates the situation. You may be worried about paying for all of your injuries and damages yourself, but the fact is that even when the other motorist is uninsured, you can still receive compensation. 

 
As with other auto accidents, you should do what you can to gather as much evidence as possible, taking photos of the crashed vehicles, your injuries, and jotting down any necessary notes, including a police report and referred physicians. 
You’re better off being fully prepared in every case in order to receive the money you need.
Illinois law mandates that insurance policies include uninsured motorist accident coverage, and in many cases you can even seek compensation for damages from the responsible party. For instance, if you are injured in an accident caused by a driver working for a delivery service, you can hold the restaurant accountable. In many cases, you’ll usually be able to find a way to gain the compensation you deserve, even if you’re dealing with motorists who don’t own the vehicle involved. 
You should never worry about being left with expenses that don’t result from your irresponsibility.
If you want comprehensive assistance to build your case in an uninsured motorist accident, contact a car accident attorney for the right representation. You can request a free, no-obligation case evaluation today.

Steve Malman

Malman Law’s founder Attorney Steven Malman has over 30 years of experience handling personal injury, nursing home, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, premises liability, construction, and workers’ compensation cases in Chicago, IL.

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