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Car Insurance Terms
kinds of car insurance and liabilities
Term | Definition |
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BODILY INJURY LIABILITY | covers injuries to others when the policy holder is at fault in an accident. |
PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY | covers damage to the property of others if the policy holder is at fault in an accident. |
FIRST PARTY BENEFIT MEDICAL | covers the reasonable medical expenses of the policyholder and the policyholder’s family |
COLLISION | covers damages to the policyholder’s car as a result of a collision with another car or object or if the car turns over. |
COMPREHENSIVE | covers damage to the policyholder’s car in situations other than collisions such as fire, theft, acts of nature, deer, and vandalism. |
INCOME LOSS PROTECTION | pays when you cannot work because of injuries. |
FUNERAL AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH | pays for the sudden expenses your family would incur if they would have to bury you. |
Comparative Negligence | PA says that each driver may have a percentage of the fault for the accident. |
Deductible | requires the policyholder to assume a portion of the cost of the damage. Common deductibles are $100, $250, and $500. |
Liability | Responsible by law to pay for damages and injuries |
15/30/5 | Minimum coverage for PA 15,000 per person / 30,000 per accident / 5,000 property damagePremiums |
Premiums | are the prices you pay to insure your car for a certain period of time. |
Full Tort | If you are involved in an accident and not at fault, you may sue the at-fault person to collect uncovered economic damages, such as medical expenses and lost income. |
Limited Tort | You give up the right to sue an at-fault party for non-economic damages such as pain and suffering, as a result of an accident unless you suffer serious injury. |
Driving record follows you | for 3 years2) 2 charged accidents of |
2 charged accidents of | $750 or more in damage will equal a higher premium |
Lawsuits may be filed up to | 2 yrs. after the accident |