Car Insurance and You
- 10 30, 2021
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Every year, more drivers hit America's roads. As this number goes up, the possibility of accidents also goes up. The difference between a little aggravation and large pain can be car insurance. So how do you know what insurance you need and how much to buy? Required coverage varies based on the state/province but typically includes the following: Liability: Bodily injury and property damage that you have caused will be covered under this type of insurance. Damages from bodily injury include medical fees, and lost wages. Property damage includes damaged property and loss of property use. It can also cover your defense and court costs if you are sued. Recommended, more comprehensive levels of liability insurance are available that cover more than the stripped-down, state-mandated insurance. Personal Injury Protection: Personal injury protection pays for hospital bills and other medical treatment for you and your passengers, regardless of who was responsible for the crash. It is commonly called no-fault coverage. It may also pay for lost wages, service replacement and funeral expenses. State government typically sets minimum amounts. Medical Payments: This coverage is available in states that are not considered no-fault; it pays despite who carries responsibility for a crash. It pays for all insured person's necessary medical and funeral expenses for bodily injury from a crash. Collision: Damages that occur from a car accident will be covered under this kind of car insurance. Comprehensive: This kind of insurance protection takes care of any damages not caused by a collision. This may include flood damage, vandalism, and theft. Uninsured Motorist: This pays for damages when an insured person is injured in a crash caused by a driver who does not have liability insurance or by a hit-and-run driver. Under-Insured Motorist: This pays for collision expenses when an insured person is injured in a crash caused by a driver who does not have enough liability insurance to pay for the total amount of the damages. Other types of coverage, such as emergency road service and car rental, are also available. Your auto insurance payments varies based on the company and will depend on multiple factors, including: *Your desired coverage *Your vehicle's make and model * Whether or not you have been in an accident * Your age, sex and marital status * The place where you live Some have consider auto insurance as a necessary evil, but it can truly save you from a financial mess. Evaluate your needs, research your options, and with the guidance of your insurance agency, make the decision that best suits you. State Farm Clermont