Personal Injury Law

Accident Attorney Warns: Bad Economy Means Millions Lack Auto Insurance

By Jim Reed

One in six drivers won't have insurance.

Every day it seems that there are crazy new consequences of the recession.

• Boaters are sinking their own boats to avoid paying slip and maintenance fees.

• People are letting their horses go free  to avoid paying boarding and feed costs.

• Libraries are becoming physical and emotional support centers.

Times are VERY tough. As a personal injury lawyer in New York and Pennyslvania, one of the scariest stories I’ve heard is that the recession is causing drivers to let their auto insurance lapse.

But it’s the law, not a luxury!

MSN.com just reported that a new study found 1 in 6 motorists won’t have auto insurance coverage by the end of the year.

The news story “Economy leaves millions of drivers uninsured” told how the Insurance Research Council predicts a sharp increase in the number of uninsured motorists on the road, a direct consequence of the economic downturn.

More than 16% percent of drivers will be uninsured. That’s about 33 million drivers in the U.S.

I don’t know about you, but I DON’T like those odds.

I wrote a book about auto insurance in New York. I put the most important things I learned during more than 20 years as a New York personal injury attorney into it.

“Learn the Five Secrets to Buying Auto Insurance in NY” explains how you can protect yourself from uninsured drivers by purchasing a special type of insurance. It’s even more vital for you to know about this coverage now - when the chance is high that you could be in an accident with an uninsured driver.

The SUM secret

I’ve long considered Supplementary Under-/Uninsured Motorists the MOST IMPORTANT COVERAGE you can buy.

SUM coverage is not popular with insurance companies because the premiums are low and the potential payouts are high. ASK YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY REP ABOUT SUM COVERAGE.

SUM will cover you and your passengers in the event that the other driver is driving illegally without insurance, or driving without adequate insurance to cover your damages.

The recession is one more reason why EVERYONE must be sure they have adequate SUM coverage. You CANNOT count on the other guy have sufficient coverage to protect you and your family.

I know I’ve beat this drum before, but the tune has changed. I can’t stress the SUM subject too many times - especially in light of this new research.

Be safe,

Jim
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James B. Reed, Esq.
Personal Injury & Malpractice Attorney
Ziff Law Firm, LLP
303 William St., Elmira, NY 14902
Tel. (607) 733-8866 Fax. (607) 732-6062
Toll Free 1-800-943-3529
mailto:jreed@zifflaw.com http://www.zifflaw.com

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Full post as published by New York Injury Law Blog on April 14, 2009 (boomark / email).