The underlying case was settled with the permission of the defendant insurance company, and plaintiff sought additional damages under her policy
for underinsured motorist coverage.
The best way to protect yourself is to properly insure yourself, and that means shopping around for an auto policy that includes uninsured /
underinsured motorist coverage with limits sufficient to protect you.
The reckless driving charge will likely allow for the pursuit of punitive damages which typically can only be recovered with substantial assets or the victim's
own underinsured motorist coverage.
Drivers who want to ensure that they are protected from any encounter with an underinsured or uninsured motorist might want to
add underinsured motorist coverage aside from their existing insurance policy.
Similarly,
underinsured motorist coverage acts in the same way, only being reserved for situations where there is some liability insurance, only not enough to pay all accident related expenses.
If the other motorist has insurance, but his insurance doesn't cover your medical bills or property damage resulting from the accident, you can file a claim
using underinsured motorist coverage.
Generally, it is a good idea for motorists to have the same amount of uninsured and
underinsured motorist coverage as bodily injury coverage, according to the insurer.
When the driver who caused the injury is uninsured or the responsible party does not carry enough insurance to compensate for the injuries, uninsured /
underinsured motorist coverage also may provide coverage.