Insurance Terms

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 $15,000 in coverage, your UIM coverage can make up the difference (up to your policy limits).

Reference context

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Plain-English use

How to use this definition during case research

Start with the definition, then ask whether the term changes liability, damages, insurance coverage, evidence preservation, or the deadline for taking action.

If the term affects a live accident or injury claim, write down the fact that triggered the question, the record that supports it, and the person or company that may dispute it.

A useful glossary page should point you toward the next page to read, not leave you with a standalone legal phrase.

Glossary discovery fingerprint

How this definition connects to a real claim file

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Uninsured Motorist Coverage comparison

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Legal review process follow-through

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