Getting in a car accident is stressful enough on its own, but it is made even worse to discover that the driver responsible for the crash has no insurance – an unfortunately common occurrence. However, you may still have options to get paid for your medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses.
At the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C., our Cook County, IL personal injury attorney can help you explore your options to recover compensation after a crash involving a driver without insurance, whether it was a hit-and-run or not. No case is too big or small for our firm, so you can rest assured that we will thoroughly investigate your claim.
What Is an Uninsured Motorist Claim?
In Illinois, all valid auto insurance policies include uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for bodily injuries. This means that as long as you are insured in Illinois, you will always have at least one avenue to obtain compensation after an accident.