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Why doesn't my state minimum coverage apply to uninsured unlicensed driver for damages to my vehicle?
Talk to your state legislature about this one. The state minimum coverage is designed to eliminate uninsured drivers but it doesn't do that does it. Most states only require that you carry liability coverage so that if you hit someone else then their vehicle and damages are covered but not yours. You are responsible to carry coverage to protect your vehicle, assets, and bodily injury.
What else can I help you with?
You have collision insurance is uninsured motorist insurance necessary?
Collision insurance will cover the damages to your vehicle- no matter who is at fault. Uninsured coverage is used if the other vehicle is at fault for the accident and you and/or anyone in your car is injured. This coverage will typically pay for related medical bills, loss wages, and general damages (i.e pain and suffering). Liability = Other vehicle damage Injuries to driver/passenger in other vehicle Injuries to passengers in your vehicle if you are at fault Collision/Comprehensive = Cover damages to your car Uninsured/Under-insured = Injuries to you or your passengers when another vehicle is at fault and does not have insurance or has minimum coverage
Difference between uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage?
This is actually ONE coverage, serving two different purposes. You will often see this expressed on a declarations page as UM/UIM. Uninsured motorist coverage is self explanatory. YOUR uninsured motorist coverage on YOUR policy will pay for damages to your insured automobile when an 'at fault' vehicle does not have any insurance coverage to pay for your damages. UIM is UnderInsured Motorist coverage and would be available when the damages to -your vehicle exceed the amount of coverage in effect on the at fault party's liability coverage. This is an important coverage to have; very few state minimum liability limits are adequate anymore to offer full protection to owners. Rising auto costs and auto parts costs, plus the lower threshold to declare a total loss make higher UIM limits a sound decision.
What are the minimum levels of car insurance coverage I need in MA to drive?
In Massachusetts, your auto insurance minimum coverage amounts are: Bodily Injury to Others - $20/40; Personal Injury - $8; Uninsured - $20/40; Property Damage - $5. All amounts are thousands.
What if I am rear ended and other driver has no insurance and no license Can I collect restitution from the state since the driver is illegally driving?
No, The at fault party (meaning the person who rear ended you) is responsible for your damages. Unless you could prove that your "State" was somehow responsible for yo being rear ended, You could not prove your state Liable for your damages.If you are carrying adequate coverage including uninsured and under insured motorists coverage then you will be covered for such a loss. Your insurer could pay your damages and then seek reimbursement through the courts from the at fault uninsured driver whom you allege was driving illegally.If you purchase only the minimum coverage and left uninsured, under insured motorists coverage off your policy then you accepted the risk that such a loss could happen.AnswerNo, of course not.If you were mugged, could you get reimbursed by the state since the mugger was committing a crime?That said, if you could collect restitution from the state, states would get a lot more serious about enforcing their insurance laws.
Coverage To Drive?
If you are driving a car in the state of Illinois, then you need to carry insurance on the vehicle. Uninsured motorists can get insurance at affordable rates if they know where to look. There is a minimum amount of coverage that the driver needs to have on their insurance. This amount is not high so that drivers can get insurance coverage at an affordable rate. However, if a driver wants to take a risk and let someone else drive their car, they need to carry uninsured motorist insurance on their policy. The minimum amount for this coverage is $20,000. This covers the driver of the car if they were in an accident and were not covered under an insurance policy. In the event of a car accident and the driver of your car or the other car were not covered under their own insurance policy, the uninsured motorist coverage would protect not only yourself but the other drivers in the accident. The coverage will pay for any medical necessities that are incurred during the accident and any wages that are lost. The coverage will only pay up to the amount that you have on your insurance policy. Anything over this amount will be the responsibility of the driver. If the accident was the fault of the other driver, then their insurance will cover up to the amount listed on their policy and then your insurance will cover the remaining amount. An uninsured policy is different than an underinsured policy. An underinsured driver has insurance, but they may not have enough coverage to pay for the expenses if the driver were in an accident. An uninsured motorist has no insurance at all. The only way that an uninsured motorist can usually drive a vehicle is if there is a family member who has taken out the uninsured motorist coverage on their insurance. An uninsured policy is not expensive to get, but it would be best for the driver to obtain their own policy as soon as possible.
What is covered by cheap liability car insurance?
Liability insurance covers damages to the property or body of others, it does not provide any coverage for yourself of your property. Each state has a minimum coverage which depicts the cost of "cheap" liability auto coverage.
West Virginia?
Charleston
What is the benefit of having uninsured motorist coverage and medical payments on your auto insurance policy?
The benefit of having uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is that almost 20% of us drive around with no insurance. There's also a good percentage of high risk drivers with minimum coverage running around. That's quite a pool of drivers we're up against every day. You want to be able to cover your losses if you are involved in an accident with someone like that. As far as having medical payments--this protects you and whoever you have in your car for medical coverage. If you don't have health coverage, it's a biggie. Medical coverage also protects you if you are walking and get hit by a car.
What is a good place to get auto insurance in Illinois?
With regards to auto insurance, your best bet is to "shop around" as each company will offer different rates and discounts. There is a minimum coverage you must have (liability and uninsured motorist coverage). For liability it's $20,000 - injury or death of one person in an accident, $40,000 - injury or death of more than one person in an accident, and $15,000 - damage to property of another person. For uninsured motorist coverage it's $20,000 per person, $40,000 per accident.
What is the difference between minimum and full coverage with auto insurance?
Minimum coverage is the minimum amount of insurance required by law. Full coverage is the full package from the insurer, insuring everything they offer to cover.
What is the minimum coverage for bodily injury liability for 2 people?
That would depend on the state where you live minimum liability coverage.
What are the minimum coverage amounts for general auto insurance?
The minimum coverage amount is $10,000. It depends on where you live and what company you use. I suggest you get good coverage though because you never know.
