HOUSTON DRIVER ALERT

Uninsured Motorist Coverage Houston

25% of Houston Drivers Have No Insurance - Protect Yourself

"1 in 4 Houston drivers can't pay for your damages. When they hit you, uninsured motorist coverage is your only protection from financial disaster."

Houston's Uninsured Driver Crisis

The shocking statistics that put your family at financial risk

Uninsured Rate

25%

of Houston drivers have no insurance

  • • Texas ranks #1 for uninsured drivers
  • • Houston metro: 650,000+ uninsured drivers
  • • Rate increased 15% since 2020
  • • Higher in low-income areas

Every 4th car you see has no insurance

Accident Probability

1 in 3

accidents involve uninsured drivers

  • • 33% of all Houston accidents
  • • Higher rate in hit-and-run cases
  • • Often drive older, unsafe vehicles
  • • More likely to flee accident scenes

Your odds of being hit: 1 in 3 annually

Financial Impact

$0

what uninsured drivers can pay

  • • No insurance = no assets typically
  • • Can't garnish wages if unemployed
  • • Bankruptcy protection common
  • • Legal costs exceed recovery

You pay 100% of your own damages

What Uninsured Motorist Coverage Actually Protects

Your safety net when the other driver can't pay

Bodily Injury Protection

  • Medical Expenses

    Hospital bills, surgery, rehabilitation

  • Lost Wages

    Income replacement while recovering

  • Pain and Suffering

    Compensation for physical and emotional trauma

  • Permanent Disability

    Long-term care and lifestyle changes

  • Wrongful Death

    Family protection if the worst happens

Property Damage Protection

  • Vehicle Repair

    Fix your car when they can't pay

  • Total Loss Replacement

    Full vehicle value if totaled

  • Rental Car Coverage

    Transportation while car is repaired

  • Personal Property

    Items damaged in your vehicle

  • Hit-and-Run Protection

    Coverage when driver flees scene

Real Houston Uninsured Motorist Claims We've Handled

When uninsured motorist coverage saved our customers from financial ruin

Southwest Houston T-Bone

Red Light Runner - No Insurance

Customer: Patricia M., 45, Teacher

T-boned by driver running red light at high speed. Other driver clearly at fault but had no insurance and no assets. Customer suffered broken ribs, concussion, and required surgery.

Medical expenses:$85,000
Lost wages (6 months):$28,000
Vehicle total loss:$22,000
Pain and suffering:$50,000
Total UM coverage paid:$185,000

"Without uninsured motorist coverage, I would have lost my home trying to pay the medical bills. The other driver had nothing - UM coverage saved my family."

I-10 Hit-and-Run

Driver Fled Scene - Never Found

Customer: Carlos R., 38, Construction Manager

Rear-ended at high speed on I-10 during rush hour. Other driver immediately fled scene. No witnesses got license plate. Customer suffered back injuries requiring physical therapy.

Medical treatment:$35,000
Lost wages:$12,000
Vehicle repair:$18,500
Rental car (3 months):$2,700
Total UM coverage paid:$68,200

"The coward who hit me was never found. Without uninsured motorist coverage, I would have been out $68,200 for someone else's crime."

Underinsured Driver Accident

$30K Limit vs $150K in Damages

Customer: Michelle K., 42, Nurse

Side-impact collision caused by driver running stop sign. Other driver had minimum $30,000 liability but customer's injuries exceeded that amount significantly.

Total medical expenses:$150,000
Other driver's insurance paid:$30,000
Remaining medical bills:$120,000
Underinsured motorist paid:$120,000

"The other driver was insured, but barely. Their $30,000 limit was a joke compared to my medical bills. Underinsured motorist coverage covered the $120,000 gap."

Family Tragedy Prevention

Wrongful Death - Uninsured Driver

Customer: Rodriguez Family

Husband and father killed by drunk driver with no insurance. Family faced losing home and children's college funds to cover funeral expenses and lost income.

Funeral expenses:$15,000
Lost future income:$800,000
Children's support:$200,000
UM wrongful death benefit:$1,000,000

"The drunk driver who killed my husband had nothing. Without uninsured motorist coverage, my children would have lost their father AND their future. This coverage saved our family."

Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Limits and Cost

Maximum protection for minimal cost

Basic Protection

Minimum recommended coverage

$100,000
per person
$300,000
per accident
$15/month
additional premium
  • Covers moderate injuries
  • Basic property damage
  • Hit-and-run protection

Recommended Protection

Comprehensive family protection

$250,000
per person
$500,000
per accident
$25/month
additional premium
  • Covers severe injuries
  • Full property protection
  • Family income protection

Maximum Protection

Ultimate peace of mind

$500,000
per person
$1,000,000
per accident
$40/month
additional premium
  • Catastrophic injury coverage
  • Wrongful death protection
  • Complete financial security

Why Houston Families Choose Baxter Insurance for UM Coverage

36 years of protecting Houston families from uninsured drivers

Fast UM Claims

Uninsured motorist claims processed quickly. We know you need medical treatment and income replacement fast.

Maximum Settlements

We fight for every dollar you deserve. Our advocacy ensures maximum UM coverage payouts.

Family Protection

Coverage extends to your entire family, including passengers in your vehicle and pedestrian accidents.

24/7 Support

Accidents don't wait for business hours. Our emergency claims support is available when you need it most.

Don't Let Uninsured Drivers Destroy Your Family's Future

Get uninsured motorist coverage and protect your family from Houston's 650,000+ uninsured drivers

Baxter Insurance Agency, Inc. | 450 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E. #103, Houston, TX 77060
Licensed Texas Insurance Agency | Serving Houston Since 1989