What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? 

Uninsured motorist coverage is a crucial component of auto insurance that may help protect you financially if you’re involved in an accident with a driver who lacks adequate insurance.

This coverage is particularly significant given the number of uninsured drivers on Alabama roads.

Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage

This type of coverage is designed to step in and may help cover costs related to bodily injury and, in some cases, property damage when the at-fault driver lacks insurance or is underinsured. It typically includes two components:

• Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage may help cover medical expenses and other injury-related costs for you and your passengers.
• Uninsured motorist property damage coverage may help cover your vehicle’s repair or replacement costs if damaged in an accident with an uninsured driver in states where it’s available.

Alabama’s Auto Insurance Requirements

In Alabama, drivers are required by law to carry certain minimum levels of auto insurance:

• Bodily injury liability may help cover injuries that you, as the policyholder, may cause to someone else.
• Property damage liability may help cover damage you may cause to another person’s property.

Uninsured/Underinsured motorist coverage is required to be offered by insurers, but drivers in Alabama have the option to reject it in writing. Your agent can help determine appropriate limits for your liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Lienholder Requirements

If you’re financing or leasing a vehicle, the lienholder may have specific insurance requirements to protect their financial interest in your car. In addition to the state-mandated coverages, lienholders may require the following:

• Comprehensive coverage may help cover non-collision-related damage to your car, such as vandalism, theft or natural disasters.
• Collision coverage may help cover damage to your car in an accident.

Including uninsured motorist coverage as part of the insurance package may also be a stipulation to help ensure the asset is protected even if an uninsured driver causes damage.

Contact Us

This type of motorist coverage is crucial to your auto insurance policy, offering protection in an unpredictable driving environment.

Contact Servi-Express in Homewood, Alabama, today to ensure your auto insurance meets your needs and complies with Alabama’s requirements. Our agents can help you tailor your auto insurance to include uninsured motorist coverage and get favorable rates.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.