If your car is run off the road by an unknown vehicle and your are injured, you may make a claim against your company for your injuries including money for your pain even if there is no contact with the other vehicle.
If you make a claim for pain and suffering as a result of injuries caused
by an unknown vehicle’s negligence you generally must notify your
local police department within 24 hours and your insurance company within
30 days to bring an uninsured motorist claim.
If someone causes you bodily injuries due to the negligence of a motor
vehicle operator you may bring a claim for pain and suffering, your
medical bills, and lost wages, even if the medical bills are small.
Connecticut no longer has a monetary threshold you must meet to bring
a claim. The $400 threshold to bring a claim was abolished on January
1st, 1994.
If your vehicle is involved in an accident caused by substances left
on the road due to the negligence of another unknown vehicle you may
bring an uninsured motorist claim against your own company for your
pain and suffering, medical bills, etc., provided proper notice is given
to the police and your insurance company.
