Morici, Longo & Associates secured a $250,000.00 combined policy limits settlement for a 19-year-old man who sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on Lower Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. The young man was a passenger when the vehicle was struck in a side-swipe collision by a negligent driver. He suffered a femur fracture that required surgery, including open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).
The at-fault driver carried only the minimum liability coverage of $25,000, as required under Illinois law. Fortunately, the injured passenger was covered under an Underinsured Motorist (UIM) policy on the vehicle he was riding in. Attorney Andrew J. Mazzuca of Morici, Longo & Associates pursued the UIM claim after the at-fault policy limits were exhausted, recovering an additional $225,000—the full UIM coverage limit.
This successful car accident injury case highlights the critical importance of carrying Underinsured and Uninsured Motorist coverage. Without it, victims of serious accidents may be left without adequate compensation for their injuries.
If you've been injured in a car accident with an underinsured or uninsured driver, the experienced legal team at Morici, Longo & Associates can help.
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