So what happens when you get in a wreck with one of these motorists and you’re not at fault? That depends on whether or not you have uninsured/under-insured motorist (UM) coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage will protect you from at-fault drivers without insurance. Without it, it will be difficult to get any sort of compensation from the driver at fault.
So it’s critical to purchase UM insurance. It covers medical costs, lost employment wages, pain and suffering, and other injury-related costs. UM insurance also covers injuries from hit-and-runs. If you purchase UM insurance, you are covered even when you are riding in another vehicle.
Oklahoma minimum coverage
Even minimum coverage often isn’t enough to cover all the costs of a collision. In Oklahoma, the legal minimum car insurance coverage is as follows:
- Bodily Injury Liability Coverage: $25,000 per individual and $50,000 per wreck
- Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage: $25,000 per individual and $50,000 per wreck (NOTE: This coverage might be rejected)
- Property Damage Liability Coverage: $25,000
That might look like a lot, but consider how expensive medical care and mechanical/bodywork are. Those costs will eat up minimum coverage before you know it.
Don’t try to navigate these complicated legal matters on your own. If you or someone you know has been in a collision with an uninsured or under-insured motorist, please contact Lloyd & Lloyd for a free evaluation to discuss your legal options. We’ve been helping our clients get the justice and compensation they deserve for over 40 years.