Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Motorists
Ohio - Pennsylvania
Many drivers assume that other drivers on the road comply with the state laws requiring all drivers to carry automobile insurance. The purpose of car insurance is to provide financial compensation for injuries and property damage after a car accident. However, as many as 25 percent of drivers on the road do not carry car insurance.
What happens when you are in an accident with an uninsured driver, and the uninsured driver is at fault? If the driver did have insurance, you would get compensation from that driver's insurance company for your property damage and injuries. If the driver does not have insurance, then your injuries and property damage will be covered by your own insurance company under the uninsured motorist (UIM) clause of your policy.
Your Own Insurance Company Can Become Your Adversary
Car accident cases involving uninsured motorist claims can be strange, because your insurance company suddenly becomes your adversary. You want to maximize your payout, and your insurance company wants to minimize the payout. You will probably find that your insurance company disputes the extent of your injuries or the cost of repairing or replacing your car.
The Insurance Dispute Attorneys of Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
If you find yourself in a dispute with your insurance company regarding an uninsured motorist claim after a car accident, you are much more likely to get a satisfactory settlement with the help of an attorney with advanced experience interpreting insurance companies and negotiating personal injury settlements.
Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC is one of the largest plaintiffs' law firms in the Mahoning Valley. We have more than 50 lawyers, investigators and professional support staff — all of whom are dedicated to fighting for fair financial compensation on behalf of injury victims.
Your insurance company is a national or international corporation with almost unlimited resources to fight your claim. You need a fully committed advocate on your side to increase your chances of negotiating a fair settlement.
Contact Betras, Maruca, Kopp, & Harshman, LLC
We do all our personal injury work on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront fees, and you do not pay attorneys' fees unless and until you receive a settlement or a jury verdict.
Initial consultations are always free and always confidential. We will be able to evaluate your case and let you know the range of legal options you may have.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-866-405-0428 or send us an e-mail. Our main office is located in Canfield, Ohio, and we have branch offices in Niles, East Liverpool and Sharon, PA.
