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Motorist Uninsured Accident For Property Damage In Maryland
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In Maryland, uninsured motorists can be held personally liable for the damages they cause in an accident. You may need to consult with an attorney experienced in personal injury cases to understand your options and pursue legal action against the at-fault party.
So the minimum coverage requirement is Maryland is $30,000 for bodily injury per person, $60,000 for bodily injury per accident, and $15,000 for property damage. If this is your coverage, this will not help you if are bringing and underinsured motorist claim against a driver with the exact same coverage limits.
What happens when an uninsured driver hits you in Maryland? You'll tap into your own uninsured motorist coverage to cover the damages. If that's not enough, suing the driver might be your next move.
In Maryland, driving without insurance is a misdemeanor criminal citation. This means that in addition to severe fines, you could face jail time & cause you to lose your license. A conviction on a first offense can carry 5 points on your license, a $1000 fine and up to one year in jail.
Cons of UM/UIM Coverage One of the notable drawbacks of opting for UM/UIM coverage is the accompanying increase in insurance premiums. While this may seem like a financial trade-off, the peace of mind and the level of financial protection it offers in the face of unforeseen events often justify the higher costs.
If a driver hits your vehicle and flees, you can file a claim against your policy's uninsured motorist coverage. However, in some states, uninsured motorist coverage for property damage (UMPD) will not cover hit-and-run incidents.
However, under California's proposition 103, insurance companies are not allowed to raise rates or drop a person because they made an uninsured motorist claim.
However, under California's proposition 103, insurance companies are not allowed to raise rates or drop a person because they made an uninsured motorist claim.
California Law Forbids Insurers to Raise Rates There are exceptions to prop 103 (most notably if you make multiple uninsured motorist claims in a short amount of time) but this binding legal precedent takes much of the worry out of filing an uninsured motorist claim.