Purchasing Insurance It's Not About The Money
We see more and more cars on the road each year. As this number increases, the chances of a car collision will also increase. If you get in a car crash, the car insurance you have can make a big difference in the experience you have. How can you determine what insurance you need and where you should go to buy it? Your insurance may be able to pay for the expenses from a car crash ranging from car repairs to legal fees. Every state and province mandates automobile insurance by law. Electing to drive without insurance could cause you to repair or replace a stolen or damaged vehicle or pay the cost of any damage that you may have caused. Liability: Bodily injury and property damage that you have caused will be covered under this type of insurance. Bodily injury damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Property damage includes damaged property and loss of property use. If you are in legal trouble, it also pays your legal fees. Local laws typically require standard amounts of liability insurance, but larger amounts are available and very beneficial. Personal Injury Protection: Personal injury protection pays for the medical treatment for you or other people in your car, regardless of who was responsible for the accident. It is required in some states and optional in others. It can also cover lost earnings, replacement of services and funeral costs. Local government typically sets minimum amounts. Medical Payments: Medical payment coverage can be purchased in states that are not considered no-fault and will pay no matter who is responsible for the accident. All reasonable medical or funeral expenses will be paid for under this type of policy. Collision: Pays for damage to your vehicle caused by an accident. Comprehensive: This applies if your vehicle is stolen or damaged by something other than a collision, including fire, wind, hail, flood or vandalism. Uninsured Motorist: If you are in an accident with an uninsured driver or a hit-and-run driver, this type of insurance will protect you. Under-Insured Motorist: Just like uninsured motorist protection, this kind of insurance covers you from drivers without enough insurance coverage. Other kinds of coverage, including emergency road service, are also available. What you pay for car insurance varies by company and will depend on several factors, including: * What coverage you select * The type of the vehicle you own * Your driving record * Your age, gender and marital status * Where you live Some people may not want to pay for car insurance, but it is honestly something you don't want to live without. Review your needs, research your options, and with the help of your insurance agency, make the decision that fits you best. State Farm Clermont