Q: I was in a car accident and I only have liability with uninsured Motorist property damage .i need help with my next step

My car was totaled and it was a hit and run accident

1 Lawyer Answer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: You could learn more about the operation of your UM benefits by consulting with an attorney familiar with uninsured claims, who could examine the policy limits in regard to all damages ensuing from your accident. An attorney consult would be valuable in learning what deadlines, timeframes, and statutes of limitations you must act within to preserve all your legal rights. These could be in the matter of days with PIP benefits (I don’t know your state) that could cover medical expenses (I hope you are not injured and that is not mentioned here, but these benefits have short application deadlines), lost wages, and related expenses. In the very least, a consultation with an attorney would enable you to learn the immediate timeframes within which you must act to preserve all your legal rights.

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