Kentucky Court says executrix can’t collect both uninsured motorist and liability insurance coverage
When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, he or she typically expects there to be a dispute about who was at fault or how much the claim is worth. What most people do not expect, however, is that a "routine" car accident case can quickly escalate into a battle with one's own insurance company. A recent case decided by Kentucky's intermediate court of appeals illustrates the difficulties that can arise when an insured's expectations as to what is provided under a policy do not line up with the language of the actual document. The case came down to what type of insurance would be paying the claim: uninsured motorist or liability insurance coverage. Read More