Milwaukee Uninsured / Underinsured Claims Attorneys
If you have been injured in a car accident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist, you should be able to collect all or a portion of your losses under the terms of your own policy. While each car insurance policy is different and certain coverage limits may apply, most motorists have some form of coverage in cases involving uninsured / underinsured motorist. If you have coverage, it is important to talk to an attorney before accepting a settlement from the other driver if he or she has some amount of car insurance. Under Wisconsin state law, if you accept a settlement that is less than your uninsured or underinsured coverage limit, you may inadvertently waive your rights to seek additional damages.
If you have been injured by an uninsured or underinsured motorist or by a hit and run driver, contact personal injury attorneys at Jacquart & Lowe today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your case. We can evaluate your situation and discuss the options available to you.
If you turn in an uninsured / underinsured claim, you can expect an investigation into your accident by your insurance company. You may be asked to provide a statement to them, to answer questions about what happened, or release your medical records. Working with an attorney can ensure your rights are protected when your insurer tries to reduce your claim by arguing you were at fault when an uninsured / underinsured driver hit you.
Paying an Uninsured / Underinsured Driver Claim
Assuming your claim is valid, your insurer is required to pay it in a reasonable amount of time. When an insurer delays payment or engages in deceptive acts to try and dissuade you from filing a claim, they can be sued for damages. At Jacquart & Lowe, we have represented numerous clients in bad faith insurance practices cases. In many instances, injury victims face medical bills, past-due mortgages, loss of employment, and other hardships because they have not received the compensation owed them by their insurer.
If you have been injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver, protect your rights - contact personal injury attorneys at Jacquart & Lowe today.
