What to do if I was recently in a very bad car accident but neither car was insured?
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What to do if I was recently in a very bad car accident but neither car was insured?
I was not the driver. I was a back passenger with a female driving and a male in the front passenger seat. Another vehicle hit us going 75mph as we were getting on the highway. I flew out the back windshield and **** across the 4 lane highway; I was severely injured. I had staples in my head and gashes all over my body especially my backside; I have permanent scars and slashes. I also have tremendous amounts of hospital bills but have no insurance. After staying in the hospital 3 days, I called a lawyer and was told that since neither car had insurance, they said they couuld no longer be my lawyer. I am only 26. What can I do to be able to get some cash?
Asked on March 17, 2013 under Personal Injury, South Carolina
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THAT THERE IS OTHER INSURANCE MONEY AVAILABLE, OTHER THAN FROM THE TWO CARS IN THE ACCIDENT. YOU REALLY NEED TO CALL SO I CAN ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS. ITS ALSO POSSIBLE TO OBTAIN FUNDS FROM A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY DESIGNED TO FINANCIALLY HELP CERTAIN VICTIMS.
I'm not sure I agree with what you have been told. The insurance laws in South Carolina are very broad and can get very complicated. The good news is the laws are designed to help people in your situation and its possible to obtain funds from other sources. There are various names for the different processes lawyers go through, such as Uninsured Motorist, Underinsured Motorists, Stacking, etc. The bottom line is that its possible to get you money from policies that were not even involved in the accident. There is also a state funded program which you might qualify for.
I suggest calling me so I can ask you a couple questions and tell you some things.
Robert J. Johnston
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Horry & Georgetown Counties
843-946-0099
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