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Bodily injury
liability insurance: This is mandatory in most states. Should you get into an accident, the
driver and passenger(s) in the other car can sue you for their
medical bills. In today’s litigious society, this is the type of
insurance you most want to have, especially if you have significant
assets.
Property damage
liability insurance:
This is another liability insurance that you won’t want to skimp on
since it will cover the cost of repairs for the other driver’s car.
Should his or her vehicle be totaled, replacing a $40,000 car means
that you need sufficient coverage.
Personal injury
protection (PIP):
This is mandatory in some states. PIP is a policy covering medical
costs for your family, even if the other person is at fault. Your
health insurance may cover this, so check that policy before paying
for a lot of PIP coverage.
Collision
insurance:
This covers repairs or even replacing the car should there be an
accident. As cars get older and depreciate in value, drivers are
typically less inclined to have collision insurance.
Comprehensive
insurance:
Should your car be stolen or destroyed by a natural disaster, this
is the coverage that will pay for your loss. Again, over time, you
may lessen the amount of coverage you are carrying should you have
an older car.
Other types of
insurance include rental reimbursement, towing, glass replacement
and uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance. Glass replacement
can be costly, so it is one you may consider. Uninsured or
underinsured motorist insurance is one that you should strongly
consider, since there are many underinsured motorists out there, and
you may not be able to collect from someone without sufficient
coverage. Decide what are the coverages you require to have best car
insurance. |