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Title: 10 things you should know about car insurance in Louisiana (1)


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10 Things You Should Know About Car Insurance in
Louisiana
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  • You probably dont think about your car insurance
    very often. And thats okay, because car
    insurance doesnt need to be one of those things
    you are thinking about all the time. However, if
    you do drive, and especially if you drive a lot
    or have expensive tastes in cars, then you need
    to be informed about what kind of insurance
    coverage you need. So what does car insurance
    cover? In this post, we will explore some basic
    information about car insurance in Louisiana.

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What does car insurance cover?
  • Insurance is a contract between you and the
    insurance company. In return for a premium, the
    insurance company agrees to pay for certain
    losses that you could suffer as a result of
    certain events. When you drive a car, there are
    several kinds of losses that you could incur. -
    Liability coverage protects you if you cause an
    accident and injure someone or damage their
    property. - Comprehensive coverage protects you
    if your car is stolen, vandalized, or damaged by
    weather such as hail, hurricanes, or tornadoes. -
    Medical coverage protects you if you are in an
    accident and need medical attention. This is
    often part of your health insurance, but if you
    are in an accident, your health insurance may not
    cover the full amount of your medical expenses. -
    Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage protects
    you if you are in an accident with someone who
    does not have any insurance or not enough
    insurance to cover your expenses. This type of
    coverage also protects you and your passengers if
    you are hit by someone with too little insurance.

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How to buy your insurance
  • Insurance is a contract between you and the
    insurance company. You make regular payments to
    the insurance company in return for protection
    against certain losses. You can purchase
    insurance from a variety of sources. The
    insurance company will determine how much you
    have to pay based on your risk and circumstances.
    You can also control the risk by carefully
    selecting the amount and types of insurance you
    purchase. When you buy insurance, you will want
    to be sure that you are getting a good deal. Shop
    around and compare rates from several different
    insurance companies. You may be surprised by how
    much of a difference in rates you can find
    depending on the company you go with.

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Who to buy from Independent Agent or Direct
Dealer?
  • Both independent agents and direct dealers sell
    auto insurance. Each type of salesperson has an
    interest in seeing that you buy the right kind of
    insurance. An independent agent has no direct
    financial interest in the sale of your insurance.
    An agents income comes from a percentage of the
    premium paid by the insurance company. This means
    that an independent agents interest is in making
    sure that you get the right type of insurance at
    the best price. A direct dealer or a broker works
    for an insurance company and is paid a fee,
    usually by the company, for each policy sold.
    This means that their interest is in selling you
    the companys policies and not necessarily the
    right type of insurance at the best price.

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Your deductible The most important decision you
make
  • Your deductible is the amount of money that you
    agree to pay for any losses that you incur before
    the insurance company begins to pay. For example,
    if you have a 500 deductible and you have a
    total loss, meaning that your car is destroyed in
    an accident or stolen, then you will only have to
    pay 500 out of your pocket before your insurance
    company begins to pay for any repairs or a new
    car. If you have a 100 deductible and the same
    thing happens, then you will have to pay the
    first 100 of any claims and your insurance
    company will pay the rest. You should take a
    careful look at your situation and decide what
    amount you can comfortably afford to pay as a
    deductible. You will pay lower premiums if you
    have a higher deductible, but you will have to
    pay more out of your pocket if there is a loss.

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Liability Insurance Legal requirement and
protection for others
  • Liability insurance is a legal requirement in
    most states. It is a type of coverage that pays
    the medical bills and any other costs that people
    incur as a result of your car accident, up to the
    amount specified in your policy. Liability
    insurance protects you from being sued by someone
    who is injured in your car and from having your
    assets seized. In Louisiana, you must have at
    least 25,000 in liability coverage per person
    injured in an accident, 50,000 for all people
    injured in an accident, and 25,000 for property
    damage. Your liability coverage will pay for the
    costs of any injuries or damage that you cause to
    others.

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Comprehensive Insurance Protection for your car
and peace of mind
  • If your car is stolen or damaged by a hurricane
    or hail or by vandalism, or floods, then your
    comprehensive insurance will cover the cost of
    repair or replacement. This type of insurance
    also protects you from financial loss if you
    cannot drive your car due to an accident or
    illness. For example, if you are in an accident
    that prevents you from driving for six weeks, the
    cost of your insurance will remain the same.
    Without this type of coverage, your insurance
    premium would almost certainly go up when you can
    drive again.

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Conclusion
  • Car insurance is an important part of our lives,
    but it does not need to be something that we
    think about all the time. It is important to
    understand what type of coverage you need and how
    to find the best insurance for your situation.
  • Please visit here for more information
    https//www.bonanoinsurance.com/
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