Not exact matches
George Bellas, in association with Clifford Law Offices, filed a series of class actions against several not - for - profit hospitals alleging that these not - for - profits violate their tax exempt status by overcharging
uninsured and indigent patients and then employing strong - arm tactics to collect from the indigent and
uninsured, driving many
people into bankruptcy.
If you happen to get
into an accident with one of these
people,
uninsured motorist coverage will kick in.
The basic coverage in Missouri includes bodily injury liability ($ 25,000 per
person up to $ 50,000) and property damage protection ($ 10,000); however, you might also want to look
into higher limits as well as extras such as personal injury protection, collision coverage, comprehensive coverage and
uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage.
In 2015, an Indiana law went
into effect that prevents
uninsured people from recovering noneconomic (e.g. pain and suffering) damages if they're hurt in a car accident.
This rule change went
into effect in 2016, and prevents
uninsured people from moving to a new location in order to gain access to health insurance.
An
uninsured driver is a risky
person to get
into an accident with; if the driver without the required coverage is at - fault, there's no guarantee that you'll get compensated for your loss.
For example, the quoted premium from GEICO for a 50 / 100/25 liability coverage, plus the same amount of liability coverage for
uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage, plus a $ 500 deductible comprehensive coverage option, to cover you for damage not caused by an accident (like, say, running
into an animal on a rural Alaskan road) is still less than the quoted premium for the same
person and car from Allstate and Progressive for just the minimum liability 50 / 100/25 coverage required by Alaska.
Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Protection — This coverage helps you if you get
into an accident with a
person that has no insurance or doesn't have enough coverage on their policy to fulfill the claim.
If you opt to drive without insurance, you are required by law to meet the New Hampshire Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Requirements;
uninsured drivers who get
into an accident where they are deemed «at fault» must be able to pay for damage to the other vehicle (and the
people in it) out - of - pocket.