Uninsured Motorist

Todd Passman has been handling car accident claims (including uninsured motorist) and fighting for his clients for over 20 years. Uninsured motorist claims are an area where you want an experienced personal injury attorney who knows how to find the coverage and obtain you the compensation you deserve. When so much is on the line, experience matters! When you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault, you will still need an attorney to stand up to the insurance companies and protect your legal rights. The Law Office of Todd Passman believes in personalized exceptional service for auto accident cases to get you the compensation you deserve. Call Todd now at (772) 465-9806!

Florida law only requires car owners to carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage and $10,000 in property damage liability! Florida is a “No Fault” state where each vehicle owners own PIP insurance covers that person (and resident relatives) for medical expenses, lost wages, and death up to the PIP limit (usually $10,000). Some drivers on our roads choose to carry no liability insurance!

What if I am injured by a Driver Who has NO Liability Insurance?

This is where Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) comes into play. Uninsured motorist coverage (UM) provides compensation to a person insured under his own policy for bodily injury or wrongful death caused by the negligence of an uninsured motorist. All car insurance policies which provide liability coverage must contain Uninsured Motorist coverage, unless the coverage is specifically rejected in writing. We strongly advise all drivers to not reject this important cover and pay the extra premium which may give you cover if you are in an accident with an at fault driver who does not have liability insurance.

Uninsured Motorist Coverage is Important When Medical Bills Can Be Very High

If you have been to the emergency room recently and seen the high price of the hospital bills that can result even from a small accident, you will realize that your $10,000 PIP limit may never be enough to compensate your loss. A personal injury attorney may be able to assist you by making an analysis of all possible insurance coverages including your Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists coverage if any.

Who Will Pay for My Medical Bills and Other Damages?

Doctor bills, X-ray bills, prescriptions, surgeries, physical therapy bills; You are responsible for your own bills. While your PIP may cover some, it might not be enough. Underinsured Motorists coverage (UM) (if it is purchased) can help you pay your medical charges.

What if the Other Vehicle Fled the Scene of the Accident?

Uninsured motorist coverage provides cover for injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver or so called “phantom” vehicle regardless of whether the vehicle can be found later or physical contact occurred. Your UM insurance policy will usually require you to notify the police (often within 24 hours!) so it is important that you read and follow your policy carefully. An experienced car accident attorney can assist you in making the required notice.

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK!

It is stressful time in your life when you, or a family member, have been injured and the driver who injured you doesn’t have any liability insurance! You’ve been injured and you are angry that the person who hurt you didn’t even bother to carry insurance for his negligence.

When we take on your Uninsured Motorist auto accident case, we work hard to discover all the facts which will support your claim and to recover all the damages that the law will allow including compensation for pain and suffering, reimbursement of lost wages and payment of medical bills. We understand that sometimes insurance adjusters may not be sympathetic to your problems. We believe that compassion for our clients and attention to detail can relieve the burden of dealing with stressful personal injury matters.

Todd C. Passman, P.A. handles Auto Accident cases serving Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach, Stuart, and Okeechobee, Florida, and surrounding areas. We have an epidemic of dangerous auto accidents here in Florida and on the Treasure Coast in particular.

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If you, a family member or a friend have suffered a personal injury in an auto accident, or have questions please contact Todd C. Passman today, at (772) 465-9806 or or fill out the contact form on this page. Someone from our office will contact you right away.

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