Saturday, November 22, 2008

Is Auto Insurance in Indiana a Necessity or a Luxery?

By Steve Turner

In buying a car in Indiana, many people often ask themselves because of the extra costs incurred if auto insurance in Indiana is really necessary or if it is a just a luxury. Many people think that if they drive carefully and infrequently, they can get away with not having insurance. However, car insurance is a necessity for two reasons: You cannot control how those around you drive, and more importantly, it is the law.

It is much more expensive to go without car insurance and save that money than it is to be covered with insurance. Let's say that you decided to go without insurance so you can save money. In three years you have saved $5,000. You feel like you have made a good decision because you have not got in any accidents and you haven't had to pay any money

However, after two years let's say you are driving in poor weather and you accidently slide into another car. It is your fault and the other car is totaled. The car is worth $12,000. Three people are hurt and have extensive medical bills totaling 75,000 dollars. Because you slid into them, it is your fault and you are legally obligated to cover all costs.

How does it seem now? If you had decent insurance coverage your provider would have covered all the costs, and at the worst you would have been responsible for a minimal deductable. But because you tried to save $2,000 you are now obligated to pay nearly $90,000. Is it worth the risk?

Most people don't have access to that kind of money so they are forced to liquidate all of their assets, selling their homes, cars, and property. People often have to change their lifestyle because of this poor decision. With the risk of getting in a wreck, it is vital to have car insurance

Avoiding the costs of car insurance isn't the only reason to have car insurance, it is also illegal. If you aren't insured, you can be fined hundreds or even thousands of dollars. They can also revoke your license and impound your car. To be safe, it is much better to just pay for the insurance to ensure you don't run in to any of these problems.

Even though there are substantial financial risks related to not having insurance, it is also illegal to drive without insurance. Heavy fines, suspension of your license, and even jail time are a few of the possible penalties for breaking this law. - 15224

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