Tennessee Auto Insurance Considerations
Determining the amount of car insurance you carry should be an easy decision. Unfortunately, policies and laws can be confusing, and assessing the appropriate amount of coverage for you and your family can be challenging.
If you have been in a car accident, your car insurance policy is just as important as the insurance policy of the person that hit you and caused the accident. In fact, if the at-fault driver does not have insurance then it will be critical that you have the appropriate coverage.
That is why it is important to have the dedicated representation of Terry, Terry & Stapleton. Our legal team can identify the parties responsible for your injuries and help you hold them accountable. We’ll also make sure you recover all available insurance coverage — including benefits available under your own policy. Call Terry, Terry & Stapleton today at 877-489-5411 or use our online contact form for answers to your insurance questions.
The state of Tennessee has a minimum insurance requirement and drivers must carry a liability policy on their vehicles. Liability insurance covers the damages caused by the at-fault driver, up to the limits of his or her policy. Under Tennessee law, the person deemed at fault in an automobile accident is responsible for all damages.
Tennessee’s Financial Responsibility Law offers protection for medical expenses and property damage inflicted upon the driver and passenger of other vehicles in the case of an at-fault accident. Following are the minimum coverage requirements for Tennessee drivers:
- $25,000 for one injury or death
- $50,000 for all injuries or deaths
- $15,000 for property damage for one accident.
With the high costs of medical treatment and auto repairs, a serious accident can quickly consume the amounts on a minimum insurance policy. In that case, the insured at-fault driver may be held personally liable for any excesses. For that reason, many lawyers strongly recommend drivers not simply purchase the minimum level of insurance but get significantly higher coverage to protect their personal finances in the case of an accident.
Purchasing uninsured motorist insurance is also recommended. This type of insurance will help cover the medical expenses and repair costs in an accident with an uninsured motorist. This will also help provide for you if you are a victim of a hit and run accident.
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Call Terry, Terry & Stapleton today at 877-489-5411 or use our online contact form if you have been injured in a car accident caused by the carelessness of another person and now have insurance questions. We will help you seek financial compensation to put you back where you were before the accident. You won’t owe us any attorney’s fees unless we obtain a settlement for you.
