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Accident With Uninsured Motorist In Washington
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Washington law requires insurers to offer UM and UIM coverage to policyholders, but drivers can opt-out by submitting a written waiver. Without this coverage, victims may have to bear the financial burden of the accident themselves or pursue a civil lawsuit against the uninsured driver.
Understanding Your Legal Rights in Car Accidents The law can be tricky, but your rights are clear as day. Even if you're uninsured, you still have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and damages if another driver caused the accident. It's not a walk in the park, but it's doable with the right know-how.
1) You were an uninsured driver, and at fault. Without the protection of insurance, you are placed in a vulnerable situation. The injured party may obtain a court judgment against you. He or she can use the judgment to garnish your wages and paycheck and put the judgment against your home.
The timeframe in which you must file a civil claim for different types of cases can be seen below: Personal injury: Three years from the accident date or from the time the injury is discovered. Property damage: Three years from the date of the damage to the property. Fraud: These cases have a limit of three years.
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.
Subrogation is a legal concept where the insurance company steps into the shoes of the insured to recover the costs of the claim from the party at fault. If the at-fault party is uninsured, the insurer may pursue subrogation against the driver personally.
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.
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If there are injuries. Immediately call 911 and request emergency assistance.Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage will kick in for Washington drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident with an uninsured motorist. We strongly recommend UIM insurance to protect yourself from the economic impact of accidents involving underinsured or uninsured drivers. If you are an Uninsured Driver and Involved in a Car Accident that is Not Your Fault, you still have rights and protections. ❖ Please read this only if you live in Washington State. Washington is a faultbased motor vehicle accident jurisdiction. UM insurance is designed for precisely this situation—you are injured in an accident but the driver who caused the collision does not have any insurance. In most cases, if the at-fault driver is uninsured, you will rely on your own uninsured motorist coverage to seek compensation for your damages. However, UM can also offset costs of other types of property damaged in a collision.