Auto insurance can be complex, with various types of coverage designed to protect you in different situations. Understanding the different coverage options available is essential to ensuring you have the protection you need.
Liability Insurance
Liability insurance is required by law in most states and covers the costs if you are at fault in an accident. It includes bodily injury liability, which pays for medical expenses and lost wages for the other party, and property damage liability, which covers repairs or replacement of the other party’s vehicle or property.
Collision Insurance
Collision insurance covers the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle if it’s damaged in a collision, regardless of who is at fault. This type of coverage is particularly important if you have a newer or more expensive car. While it is optional, it may be required if you have a car loan or lease.
Comprehensive Insurance
Comprehensive insurance covers damages to your vehicle that are not the result of a collision. This includes theft, vandalism, natural disasters, and hitting an animal. Comprehensive coverage provides peace of mind by protecting your vehicle from a wide range of risks.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Personal injury protection, also known as PIP or no-fault insurance, covers medical expenses for you and your passengers regardless of who is at fault in an accident. PIP can also cover lost wages and other related expenses. It is required in some states and optional in others.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage protects you if you’re involved in an accident with a driver who has insufficient or no insurance. This coverage helps pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages that you would otherwise have to cover out-of-pocket.