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Hartford, Connecticut Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Lawyers



Hartford, Connecticut Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage

It is estimated that a dangerously high percentage of the cars on the road are being driven by uninsured or underinsured drivers. If the driver who hit you has no insurance or is underinsured, you may be able to pursue a claim with your own insurance company. Although the insurance company may have an obligation to pay benefits, the process is often difficult, and claims are may be underpaid, delayed, or wrongfully denied.

Uninsured motorist coverage, which is generally referred to as UM coverage, is arguably the most important coverage available in Hartford Connecticut. UM coverage provides benefits up to the policy amount for the bodily injury caused by the negligence of a motorist who is either (a) uninsured for liability, or (b) insured with liability insurance but with inadequate policy limits. In other words, it is insurance you carry to protect yourself in case you are injured by someone who is not properly insured. All insurance companies are required to offer uninsured motorist coverage as part of their automobile insurance policies. An insured person who purchases liability coverage must sign a written election of uninsured motorist coverage in order for such coverage to be a lower limit that the liability coverage. Because of the uninsured motorists on Hartford Connecticut's highways, uninsured motorist coverage is commonly considered to be essential to those persons who are seeking to be "fully covered."

Hartford Connecticut car accidents involving uninsured motorists can be extremely serious cases, and may result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage, medical expenses and other costs. Unfortunately, many drivers' own insurance companies attempt to undervalue their case, or will only pay a small portion of what an experienced uninsured motorist lawyer could recover for them. These expenses can be especially high if there were injuries or significant damages as a result of the accident. A Hartford Connecticut lawyer with experience in uninsured motorist claims can help recover all amounts owed to you. The lawyers at Jackson O'Keefe have over fifty years of experience handling auto related lawsuits and claims. A Hartford Connecticut uninsured motorist attorney at our firm is ready to help with your potential case.

If you are injured through the fault of a hit and run driver, although you may not realize it, you may be entitled to recover money damages for your injuries or for the death of a loved one under your UM policy. These money damages include compensation for medical bills and lost wages, as well as pain and suffering. This type of recovery is typically available under Hartford Connecticut auto insurance policies' uninsured motorist coverage. Furthermore, even if you do not personally own a car or carry uninsured motorist coverage, we may be able to obtain a financial recovery for you from the uninsured motorist policy of a relative such as a parent, child, brother, or sister with whom you live. We may be able to recover for you as a result of a hit and run accident regardless of whether you are a driver of a car, a passenger in a car, a motorcycle rider, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian.

The Hartford Connecticut car accident lawyers at Jackson O'Keefe have the years of experience and knowledge necessary to provide you with the skilled representation you need when dealing with insurance companies following any type of motor vehicle accident. Car crashes and those involving motorcycles or commercial trucks all have specific laws and issues unique to them. Quick assessment of those issues, determining the cause of the crash and assessing the severity of your injury and your medical needs are the services you can expect when you retain our Hartford Connecticut car accident attorneys. The Hartford Connecticut car accident lawyers at Jackson O'Keefe are adept at assessing the physical principles of the accident, the medical evidence used to evaluate injuries, and the economic and accounting principles required to evaluate losses. We provide the strongest possible representation to maximize your recovery. We will investigate the car accident scene, research the accident and your car, along with any other evidence that came into play at the time of your accident. We will stand up for you against any wrongdoer, trucking company or anyone else who has caused you harm. It is our responsibility to make sure your rights are upheld and defended. Because of our experience in taking cases to trial, we can often obtain favorable settlements even without a trial. With over 50 years of representing Hartford Connecticut car accident litigants, the law firm of Jackson O'Keefe understands how the unique circumstances of your collision require careful and compassionate representation.

If you have been involved in an accident involving a uninsured or underinsured driver, contact a Hartford Connecticut underinsured motorist lawyer at our firm for more information and a free consultation. Our Hartford Connecticut underinsured motorist lawyers represent our clients' interests aggressively, and we have decades of experience with claims related to accidents involving an underinsured motorist.

Jackson O'Keefe handles Hartford Connecticut uninsured and underinsured accident cases throughout the State of Connecticut, including clients in West Hartford, Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Old Lyme, Ellington, Tolland, North Haven, Wallingford, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Bethlehem, Moodus, East Haddam, Hadlyme, Madison, Middletown, Hartford, Southington, Plantsville, Hartford County, New Haven County, Middlesex County, New London County and Litchfield County.

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