Reader’s Question:
My husband and I are under the same car insurance policy here in Santa Clarita, California and we are getting a divorce. I was never interested in going over the policy so I don’t know anything about any coverage. What are the important things that I need to know about car insurance here in California before I get my own policy?
Neha
Santa Clarita, CA
If you will purchase your own car insurance in Santa Clarita, California, you should have bodily injury and property damage coverage. For bodily injury to a single person, you need to have a minimum coverage of $15,000; for bodily injury to two or more people in one accident, you must have $30,000 minimum coverage; and for property damage for a single accident, you need to have $5,000 minimum coverage. It is recommended that you buy more than the minimum amount of coverage so that you will have sufficient protection.
You also need to know certain coverage limitations of your car insurance policy. There could be some instances that your coverage does not apply, such as the following:
–Bodily injury or property damage that happened when the car is used while carrying people or property with a fee.
–Any injury or property damage that is brought about by an intentional act.
–Any injury or property damage on an automobile that is owned by a named driver on your policy but the automobile is not listed in the policy.
–Property that is owned by, leased by, or in the control or possession of an insured individual.
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