Uninsured Motorist Claims
You've just been in a car accident in
Oakland and the person who hit you has no insurance. You have medical bills, lost wages, and you are hurting.
The chances are great that you will not sue the person who hit you. Why? Because most people who do not carry insurance do not have money to pay for your damages. If they had some assets to protect, they would have insurance.
If you have uninsured motorist coverage, you can recover most of the damages you would be able to recover from the other driver. You cannot, however, recover punitive damages or property damage. But you can recover:
- Lost wages;
- Medical bills;
- Pain and suffering;
- Other items, such as loss of consortium.
If you are injured, call Clancy & Diaz, LLP for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you recover for your
uninsured motorist claim. You have already paid for this benefit, and are entitled to recover for your damages.
Pete Clancy is an Oakland personal injury attorney. He can be reached at 510-251-8868.