Limited tort is often pushed by the insurance companies as
being more attractive than full tort because it is less expensive; however,
what the insurance company doesn’t tell you is that the savings is minimal and
if you or a loved one is injured because of someone else’s negligence you have
given up your right to make a claim for pain and suffering except under the few
exceptions of limited tort.
What a lot of people don’t realize or think of when setting up their policy is an injury could last
for quite some time causing many doctor’s visits, procedures, medications, and
possibly even cost you your job if the injury prevents you from performing your
duties. These expenses add up quickly and are only covered up to the amount you
have selected for your wage loss and/or medical expenses. After those coverage
expenses are exhausted any remaining bills or wage loss is no longer the
responsibility of your insurance company.
In some cases you can make a claim
for pain and suffering to cover these unexpected expenses, but in most cases you
can only do this if you have full tort on your policy. This is why it is not
only a good idea to have full tort on your policy, but also the reason not having
full tort can cost you thousands.
The accident attorneys at The Pisanchyn Law Firm want to be
there for you through every step of your claim to help you get the compensation
you deserve. Please call us as soon as you are the victim of another driver's
negligence.
