Thursday, November 20, 2008

Information on Kentucky Auto Insurance Laws

By Steve Turner

In the State of Kentucky, as well as all other states in the United states require all automobile owners to carry a prescribed amount of auto insurance. The laws of each state can be different. When selling insurance, each company must sell you at least the minimum requirement because of the laws set in place.

Although each insurance company will sell you at least the minimum amount required, it is important to understand what you are buying and if it is enough for your needs. In Kentucky, the minimum requirements are $25,000/$50,000 $10,000. This means that they will cover the medical bills of each person up to $25,000 with maximum coverage of $50,000. The minimum property damage coverage is $10,000.

Although the minimums are $25,000/$50,000 $10,000 you should consider getting more coverage so you will not be responsible for large amounts of damages. A lot of responsible drivers set their coverage limits at $100,000/$300,000 $100,000 to ensure they will not have large out-of-pocket expenses in the case of an accident.

What makes Kentucky different from most other states is the fact they it is considered a "no-fault" state. In other words, when there is an accident, no one is cited as being at-fault. Every separate party is responsible for their own damages caused by the accident.

Being a "no-fault" state is beneficial because it lessens lawsuits and the confusion that comes with them. It also takes care of other undesirable problems that come with accidents where one particular person is considered at-fault. Many of the states with other policies in place are considering making a change.

Currently, there are twelve states total that have the "no-fault" system currently incorporated. These states include Kansas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Utah. All fifty states have incorporated the "Managed Competition System." This system allows each company to competitively set their rates, but they are regulated by the state so they do not become excessively high

Although Kentucky does its best to make sure people aren't paying too much for car insurance, if you have a horrible driving record or if you drive an expensive car, you can expect your premiums to be much higher. If you are on a budget and are concerned with high prices, driving and affordable car along with driving safe can make your payments less that $600 every six months. As you search with different companies, make sure that you are being offered the coverage you need and not just the minimums required by Kentucky. - 16752

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