Auto Insurance - Texas

Posted: Jan 06, 2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 322 | Bookmark and Share

Texas law requires all drivers to carry at least liability coverage. However there are many other types of auto insurance. Texas insurance companies generally provide these major types of coverages for you to choose from.

Medical Payments Coverage

This type of insurance pays medical and funeral bills arising from accidents, including those in which the victim was a pedestrian or a bicyclist. It covers you, your family members and all passengers in your car regardless of who caused the accident. Because many drivers still do not have insurance, it is a good idea to add this coverage to your auto insurance. Texas law requires all drivers to carry insurance, but it is not something you want to count on if you or someone you love gets hurt.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage

This type of insurance is the same as medical payments, but offers the additional coverage of 80% of lost income and the cost of hiring a caregiver for an injured person. It is a valuable addition to your auto insurance. Texas law, in fact, requires insurance companies to offer $2,500 in PIP to you, and that you reject it in writing if you choose not to add it to your policy.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage

This type of coverage explictly covers expenses from an accident caused by an uninsured driver, or if the driver did not have enough insurance to cover your bills. This type of coverage also pays for damages arising from a hit and run accident if you promptly report it to the police. Auto insurance in Texas is mandatory, but this type of coverage is a good idea to protect yourself against those who do not follow the law.

There are two types of UM/UIM coverage: bodily injury and property damage. Bodily injury coverage pays for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and permanent or partial disability. Property damage coverage pays for auto repairs, rental car fees, as well as damage to items in your car. Insurance companies must offer UM/UIM in addition to your auto insurance. Texas law requires that you reject, in writing, if you choose to waive this protection.

Collision (Damage to Your Car) Coverage

This type of coverage pays the cost of repairing or replacing your car after an accident, regardless of who was driving or who was at fault. Payment is limited to your auto's actual cash value, minus your deductible. Actual cash value is the market value of a car like yours before it was damaged.

Comprehensive (Physical Damage Other than Collision) Coverage

This type of coverage pays the cost of replacing or repairing your car if it is stolen or damaged by fire, vandalism, hail, or another cause other than collision. Comprehensive coverage also pays for a rental car or other temporary transportation if your car is stolen. Your policy won't pay for an auto theft unless you report it to the police. Payment is limited to your car's actual cash value, minus your deductible.

Towing and Labor Coverage

This pays the towing charges when your car cannot be driven, as well as labor charges, such as the cost of changing a tire, at the place where your car broke down.

Rental Reimbursement Coverage

This type of coverage pays a set daily amount for a rental car if your car is stolen or is being repaired because of damage covered by your policy.

Clearly auto insurance in Texas can be much more extensive than a simple liability policy, and provide much greater protection and peace of mind.

(ArticlesBase SC #297663)

Rate this Article
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 0 vote(s)
    Feedback
    RSS
    Print
    Email
    Re-Publish

    Source:  http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/auto-insurance-texas-297663.html

    Article Tags:

    Texas auto insurance

    ,

    auto insurance texas

    ,

    auto insurance in Texas

    In Texas, car insurance quotes insurance premiums are decided based on the assessment given to the specific community and individual. The higher the risk assessment rate a customer is has, calculates to a higher amount of insurance premiums.

    By: Jay Leo l Automotive l Nov 04, 2009 l Views: 2

    Most careers have many different ways of getting started. When I decided to become an insurer's agent I checked out the different possible paths to start. First I researched the programs the big insurance corporations offer. I selected Farmers Insurance because they have a full product line, have really keen rates in my area, and permit some selling of outside lines of insurance ( semi-captive ). I was also impressed with the district staff, they were enthusiastic about the company...

    By: Brent Farley l Automotive l Nov 10, 2009 l Views: 4

    Most careers have several different ways of getting started. When I made up my mind to become an insurance agent I checked out the different possible methods to start. First I investigated the programs that the big insurance companies offer. I chose Farmers Insurance because they have got a full product line, have very good rates in my area, and permit some selling of outside lines of insurance ( semi-captive ). I was also impressed with the district staff, they were enthusiastic a...

    By: Brent Farley l Automotive l Nov 10, 2009 l Views: 10

    Most careers have several different ways of getting started. When I decided to become an insurer's agent I checked out the different possible paths to start. First I researched the programs that the big insurance companies offer. I chose Farmers Insurance because they have a full product line, have very keen rates in my area, and permit some selling of outside lines of insurance ( semi-captive ). I was also impressed with the district staff, they were enthusiastic about the company...

    By: Brent Farley l Automotive l Nov 11, 2009 l Views: 7

    Most careers have many different ways of getting started. When I made up my mind to become an insurance broker I checked out the different possible methods to start. First I investigated the programs the enormous insurance corporations offer. I selected Farmers Insurance because they have a full product, have very competitive rates in my area, and permit some selling of outside lines of insurance ( semi-captive ). I was also impressed with the district staff, they were enthusiastic...

    By: Brent Farley l Automotive l Nov 10, 2009 l Views: 1

    According to applicable Texas law, it is necessary for owners of cars to have liability insurance policies and no motorist or driver is permitted to drive in Texas without having Texas auto insurance.

    By: John Hilaire l Finance > Insurance l Jan 19, 2008 l Views: 34

    The nature of Texas auto insurance varies widely among the many geographic regions that make up our state. A car insurance policy in the Texas Panhandle, for example, may require consideration of liability factors associated with icy roads. On the Texas Gulf Coast, flooded vehicles may be a consideration...

    By: Russell Neal l Finance l Sep 15, 2008 l Views: 49

    Todd just released a new Special Situation Video for his Private Client Group and is just giving it to you. His private clients pay $997 a month for this information and each video has the potential to pull Hundreds of Pips in Easy Profits.

    By: Rob Trader l Finance l Feb 09, 2010

    Time is of the essence. Tom Strignano who is an ex-bank chief trader has just released a killer system he developed while trading for international banks. It calls Fibonacci Strike. Watch the entire video here

    By: Rob Trader l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 2
    Wiley Long

    Health Savings Accounts allow participants to invest their savings into high interest-yielding investments, similar to the way they might invest into an IRA. Participants should be aware of their investment options in order to maximize the growth potential of their Health Savings Accounts.

    By: Wiley Long l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 2

    I got my hands on this cool universal capital growth application I had to pass it along to you. The best part is there is not cost involved! This trade application and seminar are going to show you exactly what you need to get your trade business in order. You'll be able to set realistic expectations for your income and capital growth as opposed to believing the hype you receive in your spam box every day.

    By: Rob Trader l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 2

    It took years and tons of money to develop and test Forex Cash Evolution. And the results are nothing less than outstanding: Beta-testers raked in $1,000 profit with just 2 autopilot trades… or $3,120 profit in 1 month … or $23,153.20 in 45 days on their live accounts… Back-testing showed Forex Cash Evolution could turn $10,000 in $2,636,067.62 in 9 years (from 2000-2009). It’s around $292,000 in profit per year CONSISTENTLY.

    By: Rob Trader l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 1

    Here’s some of what they discussed with the World Heavyweight Champion of Brokers! - Hear first-hand from FXCM why they’re sponsoring the most important event to happen in FX for the last 15 years! - Everyone was stunned at the transparency of the LIVE accounts with 15 minute updates in the FRWC – hear what FXCM thinks about it. - The “kick to the head” over liquidity – only a broker could tell you about this! - FXCM on MT4 – hear it from the horse’s mouth!

    By: Rob Trader l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 4

    The price of gold is over 710 British Pound per troy ounce. The rise in the price of gold has been meteoric lately. It cannot be guaranteed, that the price will continue to rise, but there are few if any who would want to bet on a lower price becoming permanent.

    By: Harry Smith l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 1

    In the harsh economic climate of the modern world sometimes it is hard to make two ends meet. Many people around the world have discovered that since the price of precious metals, especially gold; have gone up that they can sell their old seldom worn jewellery as an option to survive tough financial times.

    By: Harry Smith l Finance l Feb 09, 2010 l Views: 1

    Texas law requires all drivers to carry at least liability coverage. However there are many other types of auto insurance. Texas insurance companies generally provide these major types of coverages for you to choose from. Medical Payments Coverage This type of insurance pays medical and funeral bills arising from accidents, including those...

    By: George M. White l Finance l Jan 06, 2008 l Views: 322

    Whether you are new to Texas, or have lived here your entire live, the chances are good you are going to need to ask some questions about auto insurance in Texas. Is it required-and if so, how much is required? When will you need to show proof of insurance? What...

    By: George M. White l Finance l Jan 02, 2008 l Views: 214

    Add new Comment

     
    * Required fields
    Author Box
    Articles Categories
    All Categories
    1