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Abogado de accidentes de automovilistas sin seguro de Yakima

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¿Sabía que el estado de Washington tiene una de las tasas de automovilistas sin seguro más altas del país? Su probabilidad de verse involucrado en un accidente automovilístico con un automovilista sin seguro o con seguro insuficiente en el centro de Washington es de entre 50 y 60%. Esto puede tener serias implicaciones financieras y de salud para las víctimas de accidentes o sus seres queridos que quedaron con lesiones graves, y para aquellos involucrados en muertes por negligencia o accidentes de atropello y fuga.

 

¿Por qué es tan importante tener el tipo adecuado de cobertura de seguro de automóvil?

En el estado de Washington, cualquier persona que conduzca un vehículo motorizado debe cumplir con la ley de seguro de automóvil obligatorio mediante la compra de cobertura de responsabilidad civil. Este tipo de seguro de automóvil paga las facturas médicas, los daños a la propiedad u otros costos que resulten de un accidente automovilístico que sea culpa suya o de un miembro de su familia que pueda estar conduciendo en ese momento. Su propio seguro de responsabilidad cubre esencialmente a la otra parte, si el accidente automovilístico es culpa suya.

 

¿Qué sucede si tengo un accidente y el conductor culpable no tiene seguro, o no tiene suficiente seguro, para compensar completamente las lesiones causadas?

Cuando lo lesiona otro conductor que no tiene seguro o no tiene suficiente seguro, necesita una fuente adicional de protección y compensación para usted y sus seres queridos, que es independiente de su póliza de seguro de responsabilidad civil. Cobertura de motorista con seguro insuficiente (Cobertura UIM), lo protege a usted, a sus seres queridos y a cualquier persona en su vehículo si está involucrado en un accidente automovilístico con un conductor que no tiene seguro o que tiene alguna cobertura de seguro, pero no lo suficiente para compensarle por sus lesiones corporales. Una póliza de seguro UIM proporciona una fuente de compensación y protección en ausencia del seguro del conductor culpable.

La cobertura de UIM es la única forma de protegerlo a usted, a los miembros de su familia y a otras personas en su vehículo de la gran cantidad de conductores sin seguro o con seguro insuficiente en las carreteras del centro de Washington. La experiencia de nuestro bufete de abogados es que aproximadamente el 25-33% de los conductores en nuestra área no tienen seguro de responsabilidad civil, absolutamente ninguna cobertura de seguro, a pesar de la ley estatal que exige que todos los conductores estén asegurados.

Además de una gran cantidad de conductores sin seguro, hay otro 25-33% de conductores que están asegurados pero solo llevan la cantidad mínima de $25,000 por persona requerida por la ley de Washington.

Lo que esto significa es que su probabilidad de verse involucrado en un accidente automovilístico sin seguro con un conductor culpable que no tiene seguro o no tiene suficiente seguro para compensarlo por completo por sus gastos médicos o daños a la propiedad es entre 50-66%. La única forma de protegerse es comprar cobertura UIM con límites de póliza de al menos $250,000/500,000 o más.

 

Hable con un abogado experimentado en accidentes automovilísticos de Washington sobre su reclamo

Antes de aceptar resolver cualquier reclamo por accidente automovilístico, incluso con su propia compañía de seguros, hable con un abogado experimentado en automovilistas sin seguro. Presentar un reclamo bajo su propio seguro no debería causar que sus tarifas aumenten cuando el accidente automovilístico no es su culpa.

Un abogado con experiencia en lesiones personales puede aconsejarle si tiene un reclamo de automovilista con seguro insuficiente. Durante más de 40 años, los abogados de automovilistas con seguro insuficiente de Abeyta Nelson Injury Law han estado ofreciendo a los clientes evaluaciones gratuitas de casos sobre reclamos de seguros. Llame hoy a nuestros galardonados abogados de accidentes automovilísticos para obtener asesoramiento legal sobre su posible caso de accidente automovilístico, o complete nuestro formulario de contacto en línea. Tomamos su lesión de motorista sin seguro como algo personal.

Uninsured, Underinsured Motorist Accident FAQs

  • There are nearly 750,000 uninsured motorists on Washington state roadways. The best protection for you and your family is to buy Uninsured/Underinsured (UIM) insurance coverage. This additional coverage protects you and your family members if you are in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. An uninsured driver is one without any liability insurance. An underinsured driver has insurance but doesn’t have enough insurance to fully compensate the injured person.

  • If you are involved in a car accident with another driver who is uninsured, you will have fewer options to recover for damages suffered, including property damage, steep medical costs, and wage-loss, depending on your situation, i.e., whether either party is uninsured, or who is considered to be at fault for causing the accident, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney like those at Abeyta Nelson Injury Law.

  • In Washington state, the statute of limitations, or time period in which you can file an
    uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist claim, is usually six years but the policy may reduce that time so it’s important you review your specific filing deadline with an experienced personal injury attorney.

  • Every case is unique and must be evaluated independently based on the severity of the collision, nature of the injuries, amount of medical expenses and wage-loss, and permanency of injuries. The lawyers at Abeyta Nelson have more than 100 combined years of experience valuing motor vehicle collision claims. Call any one of Abeyta Nelson’s three offices in Yakima, Ellensburg, or Sunnyside for a free, no-obligation review of your case.

  • Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage protects you if you are hit by an underinsured or uninsured driver. Washington is a “fault state,” which means the person who caused the accident is responsible for paying your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and vehicle damages. However, without UIM insurance, the at-fault driver’s lack of insurance, or low limits, will make it difficult for you to recover damages. This is because you will have to recover your financial losses from an individual, rather than an insurance policy. Talk with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident to help you understand your rights.

  • The statutes regarding personal injury and uninsured/underinsured motorist laws vary from state to state and are ever-changing. Resolving UIM cases for car accident clients requires an attorney who is experienced in this complex specialty area of personal injury law. At Abeyta Nelson, our attorneys’ combined experience of more than 100 years provides a significant advantage in recovering all compensation from your injuries. Unfortunately, many who accept an offer from their insurance company are disappointed to later discover they could have received thousands of dollars more had they first talked with a knowledgeable attorney.

  • During the initial consultation with Abeyta Nelson attorneys, it is helpful to bring any documentation that will help support your claim. This information may include medical bills and records, proof that you’ve missed work due to the accident, photos of the scene and vehicle damage, police reports, all correspondence with insurance companies, and your auto insurance policy.

  • Due to the complex nature of UIM law, it is critical to discuss your case with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your accident.

  • Working with the insurance companies involved in your claim can be confusing and full of pitfalls. Our experienced attorneys know the laws of motor vehicle liability and insurance inside and out. We handle all contact with insurance companies for you. When you hire Abeyta Nelson our attorneys investigate your case, obtain the necessary medical records and wage loss records, negotiate claims for reimbursement by hospitals or health insurance companies, and ensure all legal deadlines are met. Abeyta Nelson attorneys determine the extent of injuries sustained and then assist in ensuring that medical care is obtained, and bills paid.

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Uninsured Motorist Case Results

  • $1.62M

    The largest ever underinsured motorist arbitration award on a personal injury case in Yakima County settled on behalf of a Yakima woman who sustained back and other injuries in a single-vehicle accident

  • $806,000

    settlement for auto repairman who sustained head injury

  • $750,000

    settlement for Yakima man who sustained head, leg and pelvic injuries in head-on collision

  • $700,000

    settlement for 47-year-old man In 18-wheeler truck accident

  • $670,000

    settlement for shoulder injury to 59-year-old auto repair shop owner and back injury to 58-year-old wife injured in car crash

  • $150,000

    settlement for liability and UIM claims for soft tissue injury – (original offer from client’s insurance company was $2,500)

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