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Motorist Uninsured Accident For Property Damage In Utah
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For bodily injury claims – Within 4 years from the date of the accident. For property damage claims – Within 3 years from the date of the accident.
California law does not require you to carry uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage—so, legally, you don't need either one. However, UM/UIM is an important and commonsense coverage to carry.
The amount of your UMPD deductible will vary based on your state. It usually falls in between $100-$1,000. Note that some states may have a separate deductible for hit-and-run claims.
Utah requires liability coverage and as a no-fault (see glossary of terms) state requires at least $3,000 in personal injury protection (medical payments coverage). Utah law mandates that auto insurance policies provide the following: Liability - Minimum Required: $25,000 per person for bodily injury.
You must either accept a final settlement offer, or file a lawsuit, within the time periods required by the appropriate statutes of limitations: For bodily injury claims – Within 4 years from the date of the accident. For property damage claims – Within 3 years from the date of the accident.
California law prevents insurance companies from increasing your rates for accidents where you are not considered principally at fault.
You should absolutely report it. Your insurance company will protect your legal rights and will negotiate with the other company regarding fault and responsibility for damages. It's also usually required by your policy and you risk losing your own coverage because of it.
In fact, this only happens about four percent of the time, ing to an Insurance Research Council report. While it is rare for settlements to exceed insurance limits, there are a lot of car accidents. Four percent of a lot is still a lot.