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Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Understanding UM/UIM Coverage

T. Maxwell Smith· August 2, 2026· 1 min read

The most important coverage on your policy may be the one protecting you from other drivers' failures.

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays when the at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough. Many Texans carry it without knowing what it does.

When the other driver's policy runs out, your own UM/UIM coverage can be the difference. We have recovered six figures on exactly that coverage.

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