Dallas, TX asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas

Q: our truck was wrecked.we had uninssured motorist.our insurance says they changed it(per our request)we did not.what can

we do.? our truck was totaled.by a restricted driver.

2 Lawyer Answers
Steven Pate Harrelson
Steven Pate Harrelson
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Texas law requires that any rejection of Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage be in writing. Have your agent show you the writing where it was waived/rejected.

Christian K. Lassen
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Christian K. Lassen
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  • Insurance Claims Lawyer
  • New York, NY

A: Best bet is to see it in writing with your own eyes as mentioned

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