Utah Uninsured Motorist Accident Attorneys
Despite laws in Utah that require motorists to ensure their vehicle has insurance coverage for the duration of its registration period, many people continue to drive without insurance. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 20 drivers on Utah streets are uninsured drivers. Indeed, the only thing worse than getting in an automobile crash in Utah, is finding out the other party involved in the accident is uninsured. Many motorists that are involved in these unfortunate types of accidents mistakenly believe that they have no recourse when it comes to seeking restitution for expenses like auto repair and medical care, but this is not the case. They can seek compensation from their own insurance company, as part of their underinsured and uninsured coverage policy, or they can file a civil lawsuit against the other driver.
Utah is considered a "no fault" state when it comes to auto insurance. That is, you are required to pay a "personal injury protection" (PIP) premium for at least $3,000 in coverage, and your insurance company must pay your medical bills for injuries suffered in an accident no matter who caused it. This is advantageous because it eliminates costly investigations to find fault and costly legal proceedings to wrestle medical payments from the other party's insurer.
If you have uninsured motorist coverage from your insurance carrier, they will compensate you with monies for the accident that you cannot recover from the uninsured motorist. That process requires that you bring an arbitration claim against your own insurance company. Our Salt Lake City Utah uninsured motorist attorneys are familiar with the insurance company arbitration process. We know how to present the claim to the panel and who to select as our arbitrator. If you have been injured by an uninsured motorist, let Kenneth L. Christensen and The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC help you recover the compensation you deserve from your insurance company.
At The Christensen Law Firm, PLLC, we have extensive experience in representing victims of auto accidents involving uninsured motorists. Being involved in a car accident can result in serious injury and trauma and the financial burdens involved are very real. Our attorneys can help you in negotiations with insurance companies concerning compensation for medical and auto repair costs that you have paid. If you or a loved one has suffered such an injury, you may contact us online or call us at 801-506-0800 (Main number), 801-224-2999 (Utah County) or 801-294-9500 (Davis County) to set up a FREE consultation to discuss your legal rights.