Wayne Cohen, Lawyer, Attorney: What Is Uninsured Motorists Insurance?

Wayne Cohen, Lawyer, Attorney:  What Is Uninsured Motorists Insurance?

Wayne Cohen, attorney and managing partner of the personal injury law firm, Cohen & Cohen, handles car accidents in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Often they involve motorists who are not properly insured.  Thankfully, most insurance companies in the United States have a general provision for uninsured motorists coverage that may be applicable if there is a car collision. This is a specific type of insurance which will cover you in the event you are involved in a car accident with another driver who does not have proper liability insurance. Let's use a few examples to explain. You are driving down the road, and another vehicle strikes your car in the rear and causes severe injuries.  When you go to exchange information, the striking driver tells you that his auto insurance has lapsed.  In this instance, under most policies, your uninsured motorists coverage will kick in and you will be covered for the car collision.  Another situation may arise where you are involved in a hit and run accident. Perhaps you are driving down the road and another vehicle crosses the center line coming in the opposite direction.  You swerve to avoid the vehicle, and strike a tree. The vehicle that caused you to swerve then leaves the scene.  In this instance you may also have an uninsured motorists claim.

If you have been involved in a car accident in Maryland,Virginia, or the District of Columbia, it is important that you contact Wayne Cohen, an injury lawyer, or another personal injury attorney immediately.  Important steps need to be taken to preserve your claim and all of your rights.

Wayne Cohen

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Washington, DC 20036
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