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The auto accident attorneys at Brent Gordon Law have experience investigating and finding motorist insurance coverage even after other law firms have failed. We have also successfully challenged illegal and unconstitutional auto insurance policy provisions.
We can help you locate insurance to cover your damages by investigating whether the other driver was on the job, living with a relative whose policy applies, find out if they have umbrella coverage, or determine if you have uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage that applies to cover your damages.
We start by understanding your situation, reviewing the details of your accident, and advising you on your legal options.
Our team gathers medical records, accident reports, expert opinions, and all necessary documentation to support your claim.
We engage with insurance companies to pursue a fair settlement while keeping your best interests at the forefront.
If a fair offer is not made, we are fully prepared to take your case to court and advocate aggressively on your behalf.
When a case moves into litigation, having a confident and experienced legal team comes essential. We approach every case with the mindset that preparation and precision make the difference. From presenting evidence to challenging opposing arguments, we advocate for your position with clarity, strategy.
Our team is committed to standing firmly on your behalf in every setting—whether in negotiations, hearings, or the courtroom. We understand the pressure clients face during this stage, and we work to ensure your voice is heard and your case is presented with strength and credibility.
Auto insurance includes different insurance coverages, some of which are required by law and some that are optional. The types of typical insurance coverages found in auto insurance policies include liability for both property and bodily injury damages, no-fault medical payment coverage, personal injury protection (which may include benefits for wage loss, funeral, death, and lost household services), collision coverage, rental car, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist.
Uninsured motorist coverage is insurance you purchase from your insurance carrier to pay for damages caused by a negligent person who did not have any auto insurance and was uninsured. Underinsured motorist coverage is also insurance that you purchase from your insurance company that pays for damages caused by a person who does have some auto insurance but not enough to fully pay for your damages.
The auto insurance coverage on the vehicle involved in the accident is the primary coverage. If the person at fault was operating someone else’s vehicle, such as a friend or family member’s vehicle, then the insurance covering the vehicle they were operating is primary. If the negligent operator also owned a vehicle and it was insured, the negligent operator’s own insurance would provide secondary coverage.
Similarly, if you were injured while occupying a friend’s vehicle, the insurance covering your friend’s vehicle would be primary for medical payment, personal injury protection, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverages. If those coverages are insufficient to pay for your damages, your own auto insurance policy would provide secondary motorist insurance coverage.
The at-fault driver is not responsible for paying for your medical treatment as you go. Instead, you will get reimbursed for medical expenses you incurred when you settle your claim. The following is the order of which insurance is applicable to pay for your medical bills: (1) workers compensation is the primary insurance when you were injured on the job, (2) no-fault auto insurance medical payment or personal injury protection is primary if you were not on the job when you were injured, and finally, (3) your personal health insurance is secondary and will pay for medical bills after your auto insurance medical payment or personal injury protection coverage benefits are exhausted.
