Types Of Insurance Coverage For Car Accidents

Make Sure You Are Covered in Case of an Accident in Houston

No matter what state you're in, you are required to carry certain amounts of coverage. Below are general guidelines for car insurance in Texas. For more details, see Texas's Web site on auto insurance guidelines.

Liability Coverage

In many states, drivers are required by law to have a minimum amount of liability coverage. Liability coverage is insurance that pays for damages to others if you cause an accident.

In Texas, liability coverage is required. Your policy must provide at least $30,000 per person for bodily injury, $60,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $25,000 per accident for property damage. See Texas transportation code, Section 601.072.

Remember, liability insurance pays only to settle claims or pay judgments against you if you are found negligent.

Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Benefits

To protect yourself in the event you are in an accident with someone who has no insurance or not enough insurance, you can purchase a coverage known as uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits. This allows you to get paid by your own insurance company if a negligent driver has not enough liability insurance to pay for your bills.

In Texas, this will cover up to your policy's dollar limits. It also will pay for damages caused by a hitandrun driver if you promptly report the accident to police.

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