Is one insurance ever enough? The GAP in insurance in Automobile insurance
Alette Rivera
I. Background
a. Automobile insurance law
In the United States, there are minimum car insurance requirements that you must meet in order to drive your car on public roads. In 1927, Massachusetts passed the first law making it mandatory to have liability car insurance. After, liability car insurance became required in each of the 50 United States. The car insurance covers a vehicle no matter what State the vehicle is operating in, That is, if you buy insurance in one state and get in accident in another the car should still be covered, even though most states have different laws and each state law could deter your actual coverage . Beginning in
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There are also automobile policies for commercial entities, these include policies insuring vehicles with load capacities over 1,500 pounds, insuring more than four vehicles, garages, automobile dealers, repair shops, service stations and public parking places:Commercial Automobile Liability (Liability of the insured for Bodily Injury or Property Damage inflicted, Medical Payments, other coverages not involving damage to the vehicle itself); Commercial Auto Physical Damage (Comprehensive, Collision, and miscellaneous other coverages involving damage to the vehicle itself). Florida requires Property damage liability and Personal Injury Protection. Mandatory in no-fault states, Includes medical, rehabilitation, loss of earnings and funeral expenses. In some states PIP includes essential services such as child care.
Under FL law the definition for a motor vehicle is as followed:
69O-176.001 Definition of “Motor Vehicle.” ”Motor vehicle,” as referred to in Section 627.732(1), F.S.,
Attempting to determine the best course of action after a motor vehicle collision can be daunting, particularly if you have sustained injuries as a result. When the responsible party either has no insurance or their coverage is insufficient, uninsured motorist claims can help to cover the damages resulting from the accident.
Liability coverage is the minimal amount of coverage that you are expected to have in most states. If you get into an accident, liability coverage will cover any vehicle or property damage that you cause to others. It will not cover any damage to your own vehicle or to yourself.
If you own a non-commercial motor vehicle in Oregon, state law requires that you carry insurance, including personal injury protection. This mandatory coverage will compensate you for medical expenses and lost wages if you are injured in a motor vehicle collision, even if you were at fault.
The are minimum insurance requirements for driving a car. For many car owners, all that is needed is a minimum coverage policy. In most cases, this means you will have liability and property damage. In short, you will have coverage for the damage you do to property and personal injury up to a maximum specified by the law. However, before you purchase this type of policy, there are three things you may want to add to a minimum coverage policy.
In most states, the minimum required limits will not be sufficient to cover your injuries so your alternative is to sue the at-fault driver (who probably has little to no assets) or purchase uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage that will kick in and for injuries that the at-fault driver cannot pay.
Accident injury victims who are involved in collisions with uninsured drivers may be left without the help and compensation they need. Unfortunately, drivers cannot know for certain if those they are sharing the road with are insured.
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The treatment of Indians by the French in Canada and English in Massachusetts was dramatic. The French had proceeded there way to North America and arrived in the 1500’s and was interested in establishing trading posts. There were settlements on St. Lawrence River that came to the point as a serving (as a base from which to invade and conquer the kingdom of Saguenay). The trade between the French and Indians was a development from these enterprises in trading military forts. There were many items that were traded such as beaver pelts, furs, textile, and metal that had attractions for both trading partners. The indigenous they interact with Huron in British because French settlements aren’t big. The hurons get upset with French because Jesuits try to convert them to Catholicism. The Hurons initially tolerate these conversions efforts, but grow to resent them. The hurons are exposed to disease that kills many of them. The French don’t provide adequate protection against the Iroquois. Among the disease victims were chefs, clan leaders, wise elders, and skilled craftspeople.” The Iroquois attack the Hurons and destroy their capital. The English desire for land created an antagonistic relationship with Wampanoag. The Puritans and the religious motivations for Plymouth are important. The interaction with Wampanoag the English wanted power and land. The 1621 treaty with the Wampanoag shows this desire for both. The Wampanoag see the British as
Car owners are required to carry insurance, to be used in the event of a loss. What this means is that when you are involved in an accident, you can look to the insurance provider of the negligent driver to make you whole again. Unfortunately, not everyone has the required coverage, which can leave you holding the bag for expenses associated with an accident. In order to avoid this possibility, don't leave home without adding uninsured/underinsured coverage to your policy.
Political factors cover regulations that businesses and industries must comply with from a legal and lawful stand point. These regulations and laws are directly affiliated with the government, which vary from state to state. It is important for companies to bring high attention to these factors because it sets the guidelines and framework for how a company operates. State Farms operation and services in the auto insurance industry must vary from state. Specifically in New York, according to the New York’s department of financial services, the state law requires auto insurance policy holder to have the minimum liability requirements of $10,000 for property damage, $25,000 for bodily injury, and $50,000 for bodily injury for two or more people (NYSIR, 2015). This means that policy holders are not able to operate a motor vehicle without this minimum coverage. Also, State Farm, as well as other auto insurance companies, are not able to issues any coverages that does not meet this requirement.
While operating a vehicle, you are to have several required documents at a traffic stop. When stopped for a traffic violation, you are to always have the following items: driver license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration. As of May 8, 2009, all motor vehicles operated on Alabama highways must have liability insurance. If you do not have insurance and involved in an accident, you will have to pay. Minimum coverage for a single injured individual is $25,000 and $50,000 for two or more injuries. A first conviction for not having mandatory liability insurance holds a fine up to $500 plus court cost.
"Insurance is a legal contract that protects people from the financial costs that result from loss of life, loss of health, lawsuits or property damage."(Nielson.) This protection is given to the customer in exchange for a monthly payment to the company. This is a legal contract which is known as a policy, binds the customer to the insurance company for the duration of the policy. Insurance, whether it be life, health or auto, helps customers feel safe from everyday risks that can happen in life. Most insurance is optional, although some states enforce a law that automobile insurance must be purchased in order to register a car. Automobile insurance is very important. It helps the policy holder to protect their car
If you live in the U.S., there's a 48 in 50 chance that your state requires you to have car insurance (New Hampshire and Wisconsin are the lone hold outs, for those wondering). Of course, knowing that you need car insurance is only the first step. Navigating providers, comparing cheap car insurance quotes, and choosing specific coverage comes next.
Accident frequency and severity affects make up the portion of customers’ premium that covers losses. Until recently, when determining liability premiums, vehicle make and model were not consideration. In the year 2000, there are over two auto insurers planned to raise liability rates on large size vehicles like SUVs, pickups and vans. This is based on vehicle safety and claims experience. A larger vehicle can cause injury and property damage; especially in the weight of car a ton or more could change the crash.