Articles Tagged with uninsured driver

2-1024x1024What Happens if I am Injured by a Driver Without Insurance?

There are, on average, 6 million vehicle accidents every year in the United States. Chances are, you will be involved in a traffic crash at some time or another in your life. Fortunately, most car accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries. Sometimes, however, the victim of a crash could be severely hurt and might suffer tremendous damages. In North Carolina, a victim of a car accident is allowed to seek damages from the negligent driver as long as the victim is not at fault.

Insurance Coverage Requirements in North Carolina

6-1What Happens When I Get in an Accident With an Uninsured Driver

Driving is something that most people take for granted. Most families have multiple vehicles to allow everyone to get where they need to go. North Carolina is one of the top 10 states with the most registered vehicles. According to 2021 statistics, North Carolina has 3,280,487 registered vehicles. With so many vehicles on the road, it is likely that you will get into an accident at one time or another. Thankfully, most accidents are minor and do not result in serious injuries. But what happens when you get hit by a driver who does not have insurance?

Car Insurance is a Legal Requirement

Charlotte Personal Injury Attorney Matthew R. Arnold of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Should I trust the insurance adjuster?”

Damages are the dirty little secret in personal injury lawsuits—at least the typical insurance adjuster wants you to feel that way. Sure, the adjuster tells you, the driver who hit you was at fault and his insurance policy covered the accident, but what did you really lose?

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