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Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Maine? Your Guide to Navigating the Aftermath 🚗 Being involved in a car accident is a stressful experience, but discovering the at-fault driver is uninsured adds another layer of complexity. In Maine, while insurance is mandatory, uninsured drivers still exist. Understanding your rights and options is crucial to recovering compensation for your injuries and damages. This article provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the aftermath of an accident with an uninsured driver in Maine. What To Do Immediately After the Accident Immediately following a car accident with an uninsured driver, prioritize the following steps: 🚨 Ensure Safety: Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Move your vehicle to a safe location if possible, away from traffic. 📞 Call the Police: Report the accident to the police, regardless of how minor it seems. A police report is essential for insurance claims and legal proceedings. Provide ac...

🚗 Understanding Uninsured Driver Accidents in California An accident with an uninsured driver can be overwhelming, but understanding your rights and options can help you secure fair compensation. In California, despite mandatory insurance laws, many drivers remain uninsured, increasing the risk of financial burdens for accident victims. 📜 California’s Insurance Requirements California law mandates that all drivers carry a minimum amount of liability insurance: ✔ $15,000 for injury or death of one person per accident ✔ $30,000 for injury or death of multiple people per accident ✔ $5,000 for property damage per accident However, not all drivers comply with these requirements, leaving victims struggling to recover damages. ⚖️ Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Your Safety Net To protect yourself against uninsured drivers, California insurers offer Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) coverage. While not required, it is highly recommended. These coverages allow you ...