When a negligent, uninsured driver causes a crash in Portland, Ben Crump Law, PLLC helps injured motorists pursue the compensation they need for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. The firm points out that uninsured motorists remain a real hazard on Oregon roads, and its lawyers take on tough cases that other firms may avoid.
The firm explains Oregon’s uninsured motorist framework in practical terms: the Oregon Department of Transportation requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist (UM) coverage, and because the state also mandates minimum liability coverage of $25,000, UM coverage must equal or exceed that amount. If a policy exceeds the minimum, UM limits must match the policy, and any waiver of UM coverage must be in writing and signed by the driver.
The firm draws on nationally recognized data to frame the problem, citing the Insurance Information Institute’s finding that nearly 13 percent of the country’s motorists did not carry auto insurance in 2017. Its lawyers explain that when an insurer claims a driver waived UM coverage, that waiver must be documented in writing and signed, and that absent such a signed waiver, an injured driver can still file a claim against their UM coverage to recover damages the negligent driver would otherwise have been liable for.
Ben Crump Law serves Portland with practice areas including bicycle, car, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death. The firm’s broader national footprint includes Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando, Sacramento, Tallahassee, and Washington D.C., it offers service in Spanish, and it works on a no-fee-until-we-win basis.
Portland drivers injured by an uninsured motorist can reach Ben Crump Law, PLLC at (844) 730-0233 for a free consultation.
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