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Personal injury protection is called PIP for short, and New York car
insurance requires that you carry at least $50,000 personal injury
protection. PIP is also called no fault insurance. That’s because if you
are in an accident your PIP helps to cover the costs of injuries no
matter who is at fault. The biggest draw back is that with no fault
insurance you don’t have the option to sue the other driver unless there
are life threatening injuries or death. Personal injury protection
covers your medical expenses, and lost wages. You can buy more coverage
than the required minimal.
Your New York car insurance also allows you to purchase other optional
coverage such as comprehensive, collision, car rental, and towing
packages. To learn more about NY auto insurance
laws and regulations, visit the state's official website of the
New York State
Insurance Department.
The rates you pay in New York are determined by how all New York drivers
drive. The cost of providing insurance is divided between all drives and
this includes what it cost the car
insurance provider for legal fees and to settle claims.
Now that doesn’t mean they are divided equally. Driving experience, age,
traffic violations, prior accidents, what you drive, and how far you
drive all play a role in what your insurance rates will be. As well
insurance companies all calculate their percentage differently, which is
why it’s so important to shop around for the best rates.
Thankfully, online car insurance quotes can save you a bundle of time.
In fact, you should get multiple quotes before making your final
decision. That way you'll be assured of getting the best price for
New York City Auto Insurance.
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