{"id":12,"date":"2018-02-28T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwww.biddleshaw.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2018-02-28T10:34:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T16:34:41","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-im-in-an-accident-with-an-uninsured-motorist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biddleshaw.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-im-in-an-accident-with-an-uninsured-motorist\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do if I\u2019m in an Accident with an Uninsured Motorist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Driving a car on a daily basis is a necessity for many people.&nbsp;While driving a car is generally a safe activity, there are situations in which you will get into an accident.&nbsp; While all drivers are required by law in California to carry liability auto insurance, some drivers do not obey this law or requirement.&nbsp;San Francisco, CA residents that are involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist should follow a few steps to ensure they are as protected as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Police<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are involved in an accident in which an uninsured motorist is at fault, the first thing that you should do is call the police.&nbsp;While many minor accidents can be handled without police presence, if the other driver in the accident does not have insurance you will want to have a detailed and official record of the accident.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Insurance Company<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you have contacted the police, the next step would be to contact your insurance company.&nbsp;Depending on whether or not you have collision and comprehensive insurance coverage in place, you may receive full coverage from your insurance company.&nbsp;Furthermore, your insurance company will attempt to collect the damage costs directly from the other party and will pursue legal remedies if it is necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Since being involved in an accident with an uninsured motorist is always a risk, having the right coverage in place to protect yourself is very important.&nbsp;One insurance company in the San Francisco, CA area that could help to ensure you have the right insurance coverage for this risk is Biddle-Shaw Insurance Services, Inc. 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