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Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Insurance coverage that pays the difference when the at-fault driver's insurance is insufficient to cover your damages.
In Personal Injury Cases
If your damages are $100,000 but the at-fault driver only has California's $30,000 per-person minimum, UIM coverage may address part of the difference, subject to the policy terms and limits.
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