It is important to purchase Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage to protect your family in case of an accident. Florida does not require drivers to carry insurance that covers bodily injury to another person, and many drivers have no financial responsibility to you or your passengers in the event of an accident. Plus, more than 20% of drivers don’t have any insurance at all.
Florida insurance companies are required to offer all of their clients Uninsured Motorist Coverage. Drivers who refuse this coverage must sign a special rejection form to indicate their awareness of the option and their refusal to buy it. At Lytal, Reiter, Clark, Fountain & Williams, we urge every driver to purchase Uninsured Motorist Coverage.
If you were injured in an accident with an underinsured or uninsured driver or in a hit-and-run accident, your Uninsured Motorist Coverage can compensate you for the damages. Unfortunately, insurance companies frequently try to protect their bottom line by denying and underpaying claims. If you have been injured in an accident, please contact an experienced Florida accident lawyer at Lytal, Reiter, Clark, Fountain and Williams. We understand the insurance laws and will strive to get you the compensation you deserve from insurance companies.
When an insurance company denies an Uninsured Motorist claim, it is generally for one of the following four reasons:
Our law firm has extensive experience fighting for consumers and we have litigated against nearly every major insurance company. If your insurance carrier has denied your claim or paid you less than you deserve, contact a skilled Florida injury attorney today.