Uninsured Drivers Reaching Epidemic Levels
Philadelphia car accident lawyer, Jeffrey Reiff, wants to emphasize that the percentage of uninsured motorists operating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as around the country, is increasing at an epidemic rate. According to a recent study conducted by an independent property casualty insurance group, the nation’s recession is triggering an increase in the amount of uninsured motorists.
The Malvern, Pennsylvania based insurance research council conducted the study and found that the economic downturn may push the percentage of uninsured drivers to an all time high in 2010. The study projects that the rate of uninsured motorists will climb drastically over the next year.
The lawyers at the Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff & Bily join Virginia Chichester, Manger of AAA MidAtlantic Insurance Company and highly recommend that automobile operators and owners immediately get coverage for uninsured and underinsured motorist to protect their families in the event of a catastrophic injury or fatality. This would cover you in the event of a hit and run accident or if you are involved in an accident and the other person does not have the insurance to cover your loss. At least if you have uninsured motorist coverage, you protect yourself. Proper insurance will reduce the financial impact of an unpredicted accident and as Louis Pasteur once said, “chance favors the prepared mind.” Based on unemployment projections, the study concluded that the percentage of uninsured motorists will rise 2.3% from 2007 to 2010. The study examined data from 9 insurers representing half of the nation’s auto insurance market.
As an experienced car accident lawyer since 1979, I can tell you first hand that the number of uninsured and underinsured cases appearing in our office are at a crisis level. Just this week, we received a case of a catastrophically injured man and another individual killed as the result of a violent accident and I am sorry to say that both of our clients did not have sufficient insurance to cover their situations.
We urge you to call our office for a free insurance check up, as well as contact your agent and make sure that you have Full Tort and Uninsured and Underinsured motorist coverage.
The Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff & Bily is committed to protecting the rights of consumers and victims injured in car accidents and is an advocate of highway safety. Please contact us at 1-800-421-9595 or online at www.reiffandbily.com.
