If you are injured in a motor vehicle crash by an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may have no way to recover full compensation for your injuries and other losses.
Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (SUM) coverage protects you when someone else’s insurance falls short.
Far too often, we see clients who have suffered serious injuries caused by drivers with little or no insurance. In many of those cases, the at-fault vehicle’s policy is immediately exhausted, leaving injured victims without adequate compensation.
SUM coverage is an inexpensive and effective way to safeguard yourself and your family in the event of a serious car crash. For most drivers, SUM coverage is a small additional cost that provides significant peace of mind.
The following are answers to some of the questions regarding SUM coverage, which we are frequently asked about at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria.
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The Buffalo News Reports on $2.1 Million Settlement Obtained for Victim of Car Crash
The Buffalo News recently published a report on a $2.1 million settlement that attorney Melissa Wischerath obtained on behalf of her client, who was the victim of a car crash.
A car driven by the victim in this matter was struck by a pickup truck, which had been stolen by a group of teenagers. The teenagers were attempting to flee from an Amherst Police Officer, who was pursuing the stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed.
As reported by The Buffalo News, a lawsuit was filed against the Town of Amherst and asserted that the officer’s high-speed chase was reckless and in violation of the town’s police pursuit policy. The article notes that the Amherst Police Department’s policy states “that duty to avoid damage or injury to innocent third parties is superior to that of pursuit or emergency response.”
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Pedestrian Safety Awareness and Pedestrian Accident FAQs
As we move into the time of year where the days get shorter and daylight savings time comes to an end, it is particularly important to take note of factors that jeopardize pedestrian safety. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation has declared October as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month.
Pedestrian accidents a common occurrence. According to the latest data from National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, one pedestrian is killed every 72 minutes in accidents on roads across the United States. In New York State, over 25% of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians.
To help with enhancing awareness of pedestrian safety, attorney Taylor Golba provided answers to some frequently asked questions regarding pedestrian accidents. Continue reading below for Taylor Golba’s answers to important pedestrian accident questions, followed by additional information and tips for pedestrian safety.
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