Most states require you to have a minimum amount of liability insurance in order to drive your car. Liability insurance coverage is listed as three numbers. The first number represents the minimum amount of bodily injury liability insurance for one person you must carry. The second number is the minimum amount of bodily injury insurance for all people. And the third number is the minimum amount of property damage insurance.
For instance, if you live in California you need 15/30/5 liability insurance - $15,000 bodily injury coverage for one person, $30,000 bodily injury coverage for all people, and $5,000 property damage coverage.
To find out how much insurance your state requires, visit your state's department of insurance website by doing an Internet search for "(your state's name) department of insurance."
In addition to liability insurance you may also want to include the following coverages:
Collision insurance - to pay for damage to your car when you're involved in an accident.
Comprehensive coverage - to pay for damage to your car caused by theft, vandalism, fire, or acts of nature.
Personal injury protection - to pay for medical expenses for you, your family, and your passengers when you're involved in an accident.
Uninsured motorist coverage - to pay for expenses related to personal injuries and property damage when you're hit by an uninsured, underinsured, or hit-and-run driver.
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