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What to Expect When a New York Car Accident Involves an Uninsured Driver

You purchase auto insurance to protect you in an accident and to provide coverage when there is damage to your vehicle.  Researchers have found that there are many people driving around New York without auto insurance. What does that mean for you?  Read on and you will find out!

A survey from 2006 showed that 7 percent of drivers in New York are uninsured.  While this number doesn’t seem high, it can be a very real problem if you are hit by one of these uninsured drivers.  Plus, the percentage of uninsured drivers is believed to have gone up since then, as the economy has been hit and many people are cutting back on expenses.

Your insurance policy may protect you against accidents involving uninsured drivers.  New York does not require this type of coverage, so you may want to review your policy to make sure it is there.  If not, contact your insurance company to add it.

If you are in a serious car accident in Brooklyn, New York City, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island or other area in New York, things may become challenging for you.  Insurance companies have been known to be difficult to work with and you may be offered a settlement that is below what your case is worth.  An experienced New York car accident lawyer can help you.  Contact Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine for more information.