GET MORE CAR INSURANCE ASAP!

Many times a month, I get multiple potential clients call me about their very serious car accidents. And when I check their automobile insurance policy along with the at-fault driver, I had to tell them that they don’t have enough insurance to cover their claims. This is the most common issue I see with people that consult with me about your car accident claims – they don’t have enough coverage. Please do yourself, and your family, a favor and check your car insurance policy now!

But, I’m “fully insured.”

I’m not sure where this phrase “fully insured,” came from. I suspect it’s an insurance marketing term to get customers to buy policies that benefit their bottom line. But in Colorado, it doesn’t mean a lot.

Did you know that, in Colorado, the law only mandates $25,000 in coverage? That means the person that is negligent enough to cause a crash can have as little as $25,000 to cover a claim. That’s not even enough to cover one night in the hospital in many places.

What kind of insurance should I buy, and how much?

The good thing is that you can protect yourself from under-insured drivers who may crash into you. Check your own auto insurance and see how much under-insured motorist coverage (or UIM) you have. If you have anything less that $250,000, I urge you to get more. (In fact, I highly recommend you get $1 million in coverage.) In reality, the difference in yearly premiums between a $25,000 and a $1 million policy is only a couple of hundred of dollars a year. And if you or a family member is severely injured in a car accident, having enough car insurance can be the difference between bankruptcy and not.

I have health insurance.

Health insurance won’t pay your rent or mortgage. Health insurance won’t compensate you for pain and suffering or the ability to enjoy a full and complete life. Here’s a thing that most people don’t know: Your health insurance company has a subrogation right to reimbursement from losses caused from a negligent 3rd party. That means that your health insurance will be waiting patiently with their hand in your pocket should you get any compensation from a collision.

I have an umbrella policy. Shouldn’t that be good enough?

I hear a lot from people that they have an umbrella policy. The problem is umbrella policies typically do not include UIM coverage. They only protect you if you cause injury to someone else. But there’s a really easy solution – just buy more UIM insurance. And don’t let the insurer guide you to an umbrella policy. Tell them that you want more UIM.

FREE INSURANCE REVIEW

If you’re in Colorado and have any questions about your auto policy, give me a call. I’m happy to provide a free review of your insurance and make recommendations. Call me at 303-300-5060 or shoot me an email
[email protected].

D.J. Banovitz

D.J. Banovitz’ career has always concentrated on trial practice and he has litigated hundreds of cases. His passion and sole career focus has been to seek justice for people suffering from personal injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence. The hallmark of the Law Office of D.J. Banovitz, is the total commitment to professionalism, quality, and personalized care of your injury case. D.J. has dedicated his professional life to helping those most in need and is a proud and active member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. His experience includes volunteering for Colorado Rural Legal Services in Montrose, the Colorado Aids Project, consumer law, family law, criminal defense, and Alternative Defense Counsel for juveniles in Denver.