What Does Liability Coverage do For You – Auto Insurance Tips

We all are cutting corners these days, but is it wise to cut back on your auto insurance coverage? First lets see what exactly Liability Insurance does for you.

Liability Coverage
is one form of coverage addressed in most automobile insurance policies. Liability insurance is the coverage that pays for injuries and damage sustained by a third party and/or their property for which you are responsible.

Bodily Injury Liability (BI)
Covers just that, other parties bodily injuries or death in case of an accident which you are responsible. It also protects you in case of a lawsuit and provides legal defense. This coverage is usually required. Be sure you have enough coverage in case something does happen and you have enough coverage so you do not have to pay out of pocket for medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, etc. Bodily Injury Liability does NOT cover you or other people on your policy. Coverage is limited to the terms and conditions contained in the policy. It is mandatory in most states.

Insurance that Covers Property Damage (PD)
This is coverage in case you cause an accident or damage to someone else property and will cover your vehicle as well. For instance, if you damaged another parties vehicle, mail box, a sign, statue, etc. Some insurance policies have split limits for bodily injury and property damage. If you select limits that are too low, you could be putting yourself at risk financially. Be sure to check what your insurance policy provider allows for these limits to be sure you have enough coverage.

Liability limits are one way to save money on your insurance policy, but you need to be very careful about how low you choose to go.
The lower your limits on your liability coverage the lower your premium will be and the less you will be covered by your insurance in case an accident does occur. This means you will be paying more out of pocket. This is definitely not a place to pinch penny’s, it could cost your thousands of dollars later.

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Discounts on Your Auto Insurance – What You May Be Missing Out On!

Has it been a while since you talked with your auto insurance agent? Is it time to renew your policy? Find out what discounts you may be missing out on!

Insurance rates go up and down and depending on what type of vehicle you drive, how many miles you put on it every year, and more. If you do not inform your insurance company of changes you could be missing out on discounts.

Here are some things to consider:

No tickets or accidents in the past 6 months to a year or being a safe driver.

Changes in life style, a new job with shorter distance to work or don’t drive as much in general.

Your age could be a factor also. If you are younger than 25, your rate may be higher, the more experienced a driver you become after 25, the less you may have to pay (if you have a clean driving record).

Have your moved lately? Where you live can affect the cost of your car insurance rates, some places can make them go up and some go down, don’t just give your insurance company your new address, find out if you can get a discount for your new area.

Other discounts you may want to ask about are good student discount, military discount or a senior citizen discount, (ask about our AARP discount for seniors).

We offer a big discount depending on what prior carrier you have been with for 1-2 years and a bigger discount for 3 years and an even larger discount if you have been with a prior carrier for 5 or more. Find out how much you can save by calling us for a quote!

You are probably not aware of all of the discounts that are available on your auto insurance policy. Call us today to get your questions answered. 863-453-3903

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Why You Have Florida No Fault Insurance Personal Injury Protection

Some states including Florida require no-fault auto insurance. Knowing about your state’s auto insurance laws will help you if you ever need to place a claim with your insurance company and what you are purchasing with your coverage.

No-fault insurance laws were designed to limit drivers ability to sue each other in case of an accident for personal injury up to the limits of your PIP policy. Each driver is required to purchase PIP (Personal Injury Protection) which is included in your policy package. Your insurance company will cover your injuries no matter who was at fault for the accident, hence PIP (Personal Injury Protection). For the damage to your vehicle, the same rules apply for liability going to the person found at fault for the accident.

PIP insures, that at least a portion of medical bills, lost wages, lost services and even funeral expenses are covered in the event of an accident. Your children, members of your household, passengers riding in your car are covered. In some cases it may also cover those you loan your car to who are not covered by their own policy. PIP will also cover you and your family on school buses, while a passenger in another car, and if you are a pedestrian and injured by a vehicle. Your coverage amount will be determined up to the limits of your policy.

The law in the state of Florida for no-fault requires you carry a minimum of $10,000 of PIP and $10,000 of property damage liability. You must be insured to drive a registered and licensed vehicle in the state of Florida for the duration of the registration of the vehicle.

If you are a seasonal or part-time resident of Florida, for at least 90 days out of the year, you are required to carry both the PIP and Property Damage Liability Florida insurance on it and the 90 days to be consecutive to require this insurance on the vehicle.

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Safety Tips – Driving on Flooded Roads in Florida

July and August bring on the rainy season in Florida with many thunderstorms and lots of rain pouring down in a short amount of time. This can cause street flooding quickly. When driving in rain, drive slower than normal and be aware of other drivers who may lose control and slide into your car on slick roads. The day can turn cloudy and dark suddenly, put your lights on to make it easier for other to see you. Driving through water can cause you to get stuck and may ruin your car.

Check out this video taken in wintertime in Florida when these storms and heavy rain are not so popular!

 

Flooding Overtakes South Florida Streets

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Helpful Tips for What To Do If Your In An Auto Accident

Your fault not your fault, accidents happen. As much as we prepare, getting auto insurance, wearing our seat belt, taking a defensive driving course, we also need to be prepared for what to do on the scene when an accident happens to you.

Immediately stop your vehicle or do not move it from the place it has stopped.

As hard as it may be at this time, keep calm. The leg work you do at the scene will help you later in case of any disputes.

Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Call the police immediately.

Check the other vehicle for injuries to report them as well if they have not or are unable to call.

Use a camera or your cell phone to take different angles of the accident with all the cars involved, damage to your vehicle, the accident scene for traffic lights, signs, etc.

Notify your insurance agent and/or your insurance company right away.

You should also be aware of things NOT TO DO

Do Not – Argue with other drivers and passengers. Give your statement to the police and your insurance company.

Do Not – Sign statements regarding fault or promises to pay for damage.

Do Not – Sign anything releasing the other party from further responsibility. Example: If another party offers to pay your deductible.

By releasing the other party, you jeopardize your insurance company’s right, which may lead to the company refusing to pay for damage to your car.

 

 

 

 

 

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