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There are more cars hitting the road each year. This could lead to an increased likelihood of a collision for you and your family. Car insurance can make the difference between a small inconvenience and a major hassle. But why do you need insurance and just how much should you purchase? Required coverage varies by state/province but usually includes the following: Liability: Liability pays for the expenses you have caused to others in a car collision, including property damage and injury. Bodily injury damages include medical expenses, and lost wages. Property damage can refer to damaged property or loss of use of property. If you are sued, this type of insurance will pay for your legal fees. Recommended, more comprehensive levels of liability insurance are available that take care of more events than the stripped-down, state-mandated insurance. Personal Injury Protection: Personal injury insurance is required in some states and is optional in others. Sometimes referred to as no-fault coverage, this pays the medical treatment for you or your passengers regardless of who was at fault. The minimum amount of personal injury protection is typically set by local government. Medical Payments: This type of coverage can be purchased in states that are not considered no-fault and will pay regardless of who is responsible for an accident. All reasonable medical or funeral expenses will be covered under this type of policy. Collision: Pays for damages to your vehicle caused by a collision. Comprehensive: This type of insurance protection takes care of all non-collision damages. This could include flood damage, vandalism, and theft. Uninsured Motorist: Pays for damages when an insured person is in an accident caused by another person who does not have liability insurance or by a person who cannot be identified (usually a hit-and-run driver). Under-Insured Motorist: There are other drivers who have liability insurance that might not be able to pay for all the expenses they are supposed to take care of. This type of insurance covers you in accidents involving those drivers. Other policies, including car rental and emergency road service, are also available. State Farm Clermont