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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
When you are involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, you may be unable to recover the full extent of your damages from the at-fault driver. Our experienced car accident attorneys can help you uncover other sources of compensation for your Little Rock uninsured/underinsured accident claim.
Arkansas had the eighth highest level of uninsured drivers in the United States as of 2019, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Approximately 19.3 percent of Arkansas drivers were uninsured in 2019, compared to 12.6 percent nationwide.
This places Arkansas drivers at a heightened risk of being involved in an accident with an uninsured driver. When an at-fault driver lacks the insurance necessary to cover your damages, the car accident attorneys in Little Rock at NST Law can identify additional options to recover your well-deserved compensation.
The experienced Little Rock personal injury attorneys at NST Law are champions for the injured who provide compassionate, personalized service to every client with the goal of recovering the maximum compensation allowed by law.
Our commitment to client service has helped us achieve remarkable results such as:
We have a five-star Google rating and regularly receive feedback such as the following from our clients:
NST took my case when other law firms wouldn’t, and they got the job done! I will always use NST as my law firm!!
An uninsured motorist is a driver who has not purchased liability insurance in violation of state law.
An underinsured motorist is a driver who carries liability insurance but in an amount that is insufficient to cover your damages. A driver may be underinsured without violating any laws.
Little Rock drivers have access to a wide variety of automobile insurance options that can protect other drivers as well as themselves in the event of an accident.
Arkansas law requires all drivers to carry the following liability insurance coverages at a minimum:
If you have been hit by a driver who only carries the minimum coverage, you may be unable to recover all of your damages through the insurance company.
Little Rock drivers have access to multiple coverages that can cover your damages in an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver.
Arkansas insurers are required to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to every driver who purchases liability coverage. You can purchase as much coverage as you wish.
Insurers must offer the following types of coverage:
Drivers may opt out, purchase both coverages, or purchase bodily injury coverage only. You cannot purchase property damage coverage unless you also purchase bodily injury coverage.
Although Arkansas is not a no-fault state, insurers must offer Arkansas drivers no-fault coverage, which is known as personal injury protection (PIP). This coverage provides medical payments, reimbursement for lost wages, and death benefits for your family in the event of your passing.
Personal injury protection also covers the following individuals:
Collision insurance covers vehicle damage caused by a collision, regardless of fault. Comprehensive insurance covers damage caused by other events, such as hail, theft, or animals.
Our car accident lawyers are dedicated to pursuing every pathway to compensation available, starting with filing claims with the appropriate insurance companies.
If your claims are denied or the insurance policies won’t cover your losses, we will take your case to court.
If you have uninsured, underinsured, or personal injury protection coverage, filing a claim with your own insurance provider is the most straightforward option for collecting money. You can collect benefits up to your coverage limits.
According to The Zebra, the national average increase in insurance rates after filing an uninsured motorist claim is $98 per year. This is typically temporary, and it varies between insurers. Some companies may not increase rates.
If you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident in which the driver is not discovered, you can file a claim for uninsured motorist benefits with your insurance provider.
The Little Rock Police Department will investigate the accident and attempt to identify the driver. The LRPD is often successful in identifying hit-and-run drivers.
On January 22, 2022, Little Rock police arrested a woman who caused the death of a construction worker in a hit-and-run accident.
On August 12, 2022, a pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver, and police quickly identified a vehicle of interest that had sustained damage consistent with the accident.
The hit-and-run attorneys at NST Law also provide clients with detailed investigations into hit-and-run accidents to uncover the driver’s identity.
You can also file a claim with an underinsured motorist’s insurance company, but their policy may not adequately cover your expenses.
It is possible to sue a driver who fails to carry sufficient insurance coverage, but this is not worthwhile if the driver lacks assets that can be seized, which is often the case with uninsured and underinsured drivers.
The driver may not be the only party liable for your injuries. While investigating your accident, our attorneys will look for causes that are attributable to third parties who may be insured.
Any Arkansas vehicle owner is vicariously liable for the negligent actions of a driver using their vehicle. This includes individuals and businesses, such as trucking companies.
If the driver and owner are insured, you may be able to file a claim with both insurance carriers, using the driver’s insurance as secondary coverage. If only one party is insured, the available insurance policy may be used, whether it belongs to the driver or the vehicle owner.
If both insurance carriers deny your claim, you can sue them for damages.
When a driver is carrying out responsibilities on behalf of an employer, the employer may be vicariously liable for the driver’s negligence, in which case you can file a claim with the employer’s insurance.
If a road condition contributes to an accident, you may be able to collect money from the responsible government entity’s liability insurance.
Our attorneys will fight vigorously to ensure you recover compensation through every avenue available, including your own insurance provider.
Your insurance company may resist paying your claim and resort to such tactics as the following:
Our attorneys will work to get your insurance claim approved, whether by your insurance company or another liable party’s insurance carrier.
If your claims are denied, we will file a civil lawsuit and, if necessary, take the responsible party to trial.
Whether the negligent party is the uninsured/underinsured driver, the vehicle owner, an insurance company, employer, government entity, or manufacturer or distributor of a defective vehicle component, the experienced personal injury attorneys at NST Law will fight relentlessly to hold them accountable.
When you have been injured in a car accident because of someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to pursue economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Your verifiable monetary losses are known as economic damages. These include the following:
If your injuries result in disability, lost wages may include the sum of all future wages you can no longer earn.
Non-economic damages are qualify-of-life losses that cannot be measured in dollars and include the following:
Punitive damages are awarded in rare cases in which the defendant’s conduct was especially egregious. These damages are meant to punish the defendant and deter others from similar conduct. Punitive damages are generally not covered by insurance.
Our law firm offers a contingency fee agreement, which means we do not charge fees until after we successfully recover compensation for you. This arrangement ensures accident victims enjoy the same caliber of representation insurance companies can afford. Lack of financial means should not stand in the way of justice.
Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. The Arkansas statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is three years, but this can vary. Your attorneys will need access to your case before evidence degrades or eyewitnesses forget important details.
If you have been in an uninsured or underinsured accident and need help with your claim, call our Little Rock uninsured accident lawyers at (501) 830-4385 or contact us via our easy online form. Our champions for the injured will fight for your rights and work hard to get you the compensation you need and deserve.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
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