{"id":570,"date":"2023-01-30T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sauconinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=570"},"modified":"2023-01-18T16:34:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T22:34:53","slug":"car-insurance-is-mandatory-in-most-states-make-sure-you-are-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sauconinsurance.com\/blog\/car-insurance-is-mandatory-in-most-states-make-sure-you-are-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Insurance is Mandatory in Most States &#8211; Make Sure You Are Protected"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color:#333333\"><strong>Do you know that car insurance is mandatory in 48 out of 50 states?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\">If you are a licensed driver in the Bethlehem, PA area, the Saucon Insurance Agency can provide the required coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><strong>Why do you need car insurance?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\">Because it can protect you from the expensive costs associated with an accident. As an insured driver, it can help pay for medical expenses, vehicle repairs, legal costs, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\">As a Pennsylvania resident, knowing the minimum coverage limits required in your state is important. These limits are just a starting point, however. You may want to consider increasing these limits for greater protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Bodily injury liability covers the costs of the injury or passing of another driver. Pennsylvania has a $15,000 limit per person or $30,000 per accident.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Property damage liability covers costs related to the damage to another person&rsquo;s property, such as a vehicle, home, and other buildings, when you are at fault. There is a $5,000 limit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">While uninsured motorist coverage is not a requirement, this coverage helps pay for medical expenses if another driver is at fault and has no coverage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Underinsured motorist coverage also is not a requirement. Still, it helps pay for medical expenses if you are in a traffic accident and the driver at fault does not have enough liability coverage. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Comprehensive coverage pays for costs to repair or replace your vehicle if it has been stolen or damaged by vandalism or a weather event. This is not required in Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Medical expenses coverage helps to cover injuries if you and your passengers are hurt in an accident. There is a $5,000 limit for medical or funeral expenses.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">Collision coverage helps pay for costs associated with repairing or replacing your vehicle if damaged in an accident.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\">The Saucon Insurance Agency of Bethlehem, PA can provide you with answers to any questions you may have. <\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sauconinsurance.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"background-color:white\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"background-color:white\"><span style=\"color:#0e1941\"> our office today. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that car insurance is mandatory in 48 out of 50 states? If you are a licensed driver in the Bethlehem, PA area, the Saucon Insurance Agency can provide the required coverage. Why do you need car insurance?&nbsp; Because it can protect you from the expensive costs associated with an accident. 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