San Diego Uninsured Motorist Attorneys
Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents : Uninsured Motorist Claims
The Number of Motorists Driving Cars Without Insurance in San Diego is Surprisingly High. What Happens When They Cause an Accident? Our Personal Injury Lawyers Ensure that We Obtain All Available Insurance Proceeds for You.
It’s bad enough when you get into an accident, but what happens when you get into an accident with a person who does not carry insurance? This is a problem, especially in San Diego where we not only have motorists trying to save money by driving with little or no insurance but because we have so many visitors from neighboring Mexico who don’t carry valid insurance while driving in San Diego. Regardless of the reason, drivers with far too little insurance cause huge problems and leave injured motorists and their passengers holding the bad after they cause 
an auto accident.
Protect Yourself!
First and foremost, the best thing you can do is carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your car (UM and UIM, respectively). An UM/UIM auto insurance policy will make sure the injured driver will get money for his injuries despite the other driver having little or no insurance. Although this coverage will increase the cost of your insurance premium, it will certainly pay off in the long run, and the additional cost is minimal—sometimes less than $50 per year. In the event of a car accident with an uninsured motorist, the insurance company will pay the difference between what the underinsured driver can pay and what the injured driver would be entitled to as if the underinsured driver had adequate insurance coverage. In the case of an uninsured motorist, the UM/UIM policy will pay for all the damages.
This is why we tell everyone that comes to our law office that they should purchase UM/UIM insurance. In California, you are not required to purchase this kind of insurance, but it is very important that you get it. In fact, it is a good idea to purchase as much UM/UIM insurance as you can reasonably afford. You never know when an auto accident will strike, and you don’t want to be left with paying for your bills out of your own pocket because you did not want to pay for additional UM/UIM coverage.
It’s not too late if you were already involved in an auto accident with an uninsured motorist. Even if they do not have insurance, you can sometimes sue the motorist personally and you can get your car fixed and medical expenses paid that way. In this case, you should talk to an experienced uninsured motorist attorney. Many of our clients in the past dealt with drivers who did not have adequate insurance or no insurance at all. Fortunately, we were still able to get our clients enough money to pay for their property damage and medical expenses. If you are ever in a similar position where an uninsured motorist causes your San Diego car accident, call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 for a free consultation.
Furthermore, we also provide a free service to San Diego by reviewing your insurance coverage and will give you our input on whether it is adequate or not. Just fax your insurance policy declaration sheet (a one-page sheet describing what coverage you have and the policy limits for each coverage) to the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-3180.
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Frequent Questions for Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
- How long will it take to settle my car accident case?
- I was pulling out of my driveway when I was hit by a vehicle driving along the street. Who is at fault?
- I was hit head on by a drunk driver. He died and I have found out that his insurance coverage is very low. Can I go after the defendant's assets to pay for my damages?
- I was in a car accident and the person who hit me doesn't have insurance but the car was owned by her friend's mom and she has insurance. Can I still pursue my personal injury claim?
- I was involved in a car accident when the other driver ran a red light. He is not from this country and does not have a California driver's license. The car was rented by the company he was working for here in San Diego. Can I still get my medical bills paid for and should I file a claim against the at-fault driver?
- I am being sued for a San Diego, CA auto accident. Are my personal assets at risk where I own 2 properties other than my house? My insurance policy limit is $100,000 and my personal injury defense attorney says the Plaintiff's damages may be more than that.
- I was involved in a San Diego car accident with a taxi where my vehicle was t-boned in a side impact. I have already settled with the insurance company for the taxi company. Can I sue the taxi company for the negligence of the taxi driver?
- I was in a San Diego, CA auto accident and suffered an injury. Do I need a lawyer?
- My adult son lives with me in our San Diego County home and drives my car. Am I responsible to pay for damages and injuries if he has an auto accident? Should we put the car in his name?
- My car was struck from behind my an uninsured motorist and I was injured in the San Diego, CA auto accident. I do not have uninsured motorist insurance. What can I do to collect compensation for my damages and injuries.
- My car is a total loss and I owe more money on it than the value of the vehicle. Can I stay in my rental car until I am done treating for my injuries?
- I was just involved in an accident and the insurance company offered me $1,000 with the promise that they would also pay all my health care for the next three months. Should I accept their offer?
- Should I make an auto accident claim with my insurance company even though the accident was the other driver's fault?
- If I am partially at fault for causing an auto accident, do I have a claim to be compensated for my injuries?
- If I knowingly get into a car driven by a drunk driver, can I still receive compensation under California law for my personal injuries when he causes an auto accident?
- What is the penalty for leaving the scene of the accident and not reporting it to the police?
- My child fell on accident and dented the fender of another student's car. As the parent, am I responsible for paying for the damage?
- My son just got his license and is driving one of our family cars. But I haven't listed him on our policy. Will he be covered if he's involved in an accident?
- I was just involved in an accident and am hurt. I want to see a doctor but I'm worried about who will pay for my medical care. Does the insurance company pay the bill? If they do, when does it get paid?
- What is my San Diego accident case worth?
Case Results for Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
- San Diego Car Accident With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome--$200,000
- San Diego Car Accident With Low Property Damage and Shoulder Surgery--$100,000 (Policy Limits)
- Poway Car Accident / Trucking Accident--$97,500
- Rear-end San Diego Car Accident--$65,000
- Rear-End San Diego Car Accident, Injuries to Back and Neck--$48,000
- Skateboarder Killed After Being Hit by Car--$30,000 (Policy Limits)
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- Alpine Woman Aggravates Back Condition After Wheelchair Falls on Bus
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- San Diego Man Injured After Being Rear-Ended in Car Crash
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Awarded: $65,000
Awarded: $48,000
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Awarded: $30,000 (Policy Limits)
Awarded: $27,500
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Awarded: $25,000 (policy limits)
Awarded: $15,000 (policy limits)
Awarded: $15,000 (policy limits)
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Web Resources for Auto, Motorcycle and Truck Accidents:
- Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Description: The best resource for motorcycle injury accident victims. Published by the San Diego, CA motorcycle accident attorneys at the Jurewitz Law Group. Free consultations are available by calling 619-233-5020 and requesting a meeting with an experienced lawyer. - San Diego Car Accident Lawyer Blog
Description: Car accidents in San Diego are unfortunately very common and they often produce very serious injuries or even death. When one is involved in an auto wreck or truck crash, they should call an experienced and skilled personal injury trial lawyer. This blog provides San Diego car accident injury victims with a resource for up to date news, helpful tips, and information facing California Drivers.
Ross A. Jurewitz
Jurewitz Law Group
625 Broadway
Suite 815
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-5020
www.jurewitz.com
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- Seattle, WA Auto Accident Lawyer | Washington Car Injury Attorney Jason Epstein
Description: Have you been injured in a Seattle, WA car accident and need a lawyer who will talk to you straight? Washington personal injury attorney Jason Epstein and the team at Straight Talk Law will tell you the good things about your auto accident case as well as the difficulties. They will give you the legal advice you need for your car crash injury claim.
Jason Epstein
Straight Talk Law
3131 Elliot Avenue, Suite 710
Seattle, WA 98121
(888) 333-1873
(206) 599-6316
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Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next?
We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
We have two offices in San Diego County to serve you in Downtown San Diego or Carlsbad and can make arrangements to meet with you anywhere in California. If you are unable to visit and meet at our California personal injury law office, we can arrange for someone to meet with you.
JUREWITZ LAW GROUP
Downtown San Diego Office:
625 Broadway, Suite 815
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: (619) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
North San Diego County Office:
2768 Loker Avenue West, Suite 101
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Tel: (888) 233-5020
Fax: (888) 233-3180
