Does My Car Insurance Cover Me if I am a Pedestrian in Florida?

What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage?

Uninsured motorist coverage, also referred to as under-insured motorist coverage – “UM” insurance for short is a type of car insurance. UM coverage is often one of the first things people take off their policy to save money. For instance, be careful when Geico insurance offers 15 minutes to save 15% or more on car insurance that your UM coverage isn’t being dropped. Unfortunately, when situations like hit and runs happen, the Brandon personal injury accident victims have no recourse if they never find the hit and run driver . . . unless they have UM coverage. The UM coverage is designed specifically for Gibsonton car accident victims who are not at fault but the driver who is at fault is nowhere to be found or can be found but has little or no insurance. I carry $250,000 per driver / $500,000 per accident UM coverage on my Progressive car insurance. I didn’t use to carry uninsured driver car insurance. But, now I do because I’ve seen too many pedestrian car accidents in Tampa Bay and elsewhere in Florida in which victims were left holding the bag because they had no recourse without the UM coverage.

If you or a loved one suffered serious personal injuries in a car accident and you have questions about whether your UM coverage can help pay for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages, call our Riverview car accident lawyers for a free consultation. Our car insurance attorneys in Riverview will help you decipher your policy and help you get justice. Our Tampa Bay personal injury attorneys are always available to visit our prospective clients in their hospital room or home if they are unable to make it to our office. Call us today at (813) 445-6121.

For a skilled Tampa personal injury lawyer you can trust, contact The Frank Santini Law Firm today for a free initial consultation.