Underinsured Motorists Insurance

What is Underinsured Motorists Insurance?

A type of liability insurance that one purchases on one's own auto insurance policy to cover compensation for injuries sustained in an auto accident where the at-fault driver did not have adequate insurance to fully compensate the insured persons.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Automobile Insurance
• Full Tort Liability Insurance
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Breach of Duty

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