Expert Advice for Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
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PIP Insurance from Progressive
Required in certain states, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical bills and lost wages for you and your passengers after a car accident.
Mariza Morin
GEICO PIP Insurance Review (2023)
PIP coverage from GEICO is a type of auto insurance that always puts you and your family members first after an auto accident.
Jasmine Kanter
What Is the Difference Between Medical Payments Coverage and PIP?
MedPay or PIP coverage pays for both a driver's and their passengers’ injuries following an accident. However, these insurances function differently.
Sarah Gray
How Do Personal Injury Claims Affect Car Insurance Rates?
People fear a personal injury claim on their car insurance will increase rates, but that's not always the case. Here's what you need to know.
Rochelle Miller-Hernandez
What Is a No-Fault State?
If you live in or plan on moving to a no-fault state, there are a few important things to know about car insurance and filing a claim.
Cheryl Knight
What Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?
If you live in a no-fault state, PIP coverage helps pay your medical bills, lost wages, and related expenses after an accident. Read this article about PIP coverage to learn more.
Cheryl Knight
What is Florida SR-22 Insurance?
If you want to drive after a serious offense, your insurer may need to file an SR-22 that certifies you have adequate coverage.
Cameron Thiessen
SR-22 in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Illinois drivers with serious convictions must carry SR-22 insurance, which confirms their policy meets the state’s minimum liability requirements.
Jennifer Yirinec
SR-22 in Georgia: What You Need to Know
SR-22 insurance in Georgia is required for three to five years following a serious traffic violation, and could increase your insurance costs.
Jennifer Yirinec
Car Insurance for Loss of Income After a Car Accident
This is a guide for loss of income after a car accident. To recoup lost income, you’re going to need Personal Injury Protection.
Jason Unrau
All About Auto Medical Payments (MedPay) Car Insurance
Medical Payments coverage, also known as MedPay, helps pay for medical and funeral expenses in the event of a car accident.
Cheryl Knight
Does Car Insurance Cover Funeral Expenses?
If the unthinkable happens and someone is killed as the result of a car accident, the responsibility for funeral costs depends on the state where the accident occurred.
Cheryl Knight
All Questions on Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Who is required to carry personal injury protection in Minnesota?
Is there any reason why you wouldn't qualify for PIP coverage?
Emily Maracle
How is PIP paid out?
Is PIP paid out on a per person or per accident basis? My friend and I were injured in an accident. We both have $10,000 in medical bills. I have $15,000 in PIP coverage.
Emily Maracle
What is the minimum requirement for personal injury protection in Oregon?
How much PIP coverage does Oregon require? I'm moving from South Dakota to Oregon. and I'll need to change my coverages.
Emily Maracle
Why do your feet swell when driving?
I’m driving from Maine to San Diego, and I notice my feet are swollen when I get out of the car after I’ve been driving for a few hours. Why does this happen?
Jason Tushinski
Should I get MedPay car insurance in Delaware?
What is the difference between MedPay and PIP? I've heard of this type of additional coverage, but I'm not sure what it does.
Sophie Newman
How are medical bills paid for after a car accident?
I live in New Jersey and was recently injured in an accident. How do pay for my medical bills?
Lauren Smith
Do I need to sign a PIP waiver with my insurance?
Am I required to sign a PIP waiver if I'm refusing PIP coverage for myself and my family? My insurance is requesting it, but I'm not sure what that means.
Emily Maracle
Does PIP coverage vary depending on your car insurance carrier?
Will I have the same PIP benefits and coverages or does it change with every carrier? I live in New Jersey and I'm thinking of switching car insurance carriers.
Emily Maracle
How long after a car accident should you have back pain?
How many days after a car accident is it normal to feel pain? I got rear-ended three weeks ago, and my back is still killing me! I'm a little nervous because I don't know if it should be hurting for this long.
Joshua Levy
What doesn't personal injury protection cover?
What won't PIP cover? I know that it covers medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral costs for you and your passengers.
Emily Maracle
Does renters insurance cover job loss?
Is there a renter's policy that will cover my monthly rent in case I am laid off or get sick? I finally found another job after my company shut down due to Covid. I had a hard few months and never want to go through something like that again.
Shannon Martin
Do I need personal injury protection in Utah?
What does personal injury cover? I have health insurance, do I still have to have it on my policy?
Emily Maracle
Does PIP coverage have a time limit?
Does PIP last as long as I have an insurance policy? Is there a time limit on submitting claims?
Emily Maracle
Does PIP cover hospital bills?
Will PIP cover my hospital bill? I have a $5,000 hospital bill from when I was injured in a car accident. I have $10,000 in PIP coverage.
Emily Maracle
Can I refuse PIP coverage in Kentucky?
Can I remove personal insurance protection? I'm a new driver and the quotes I've been getting are super expensive. I want the bare minimum coverage since I have an old vehicle.
Emily Maracle
Does life insurance cover death caused by drinking and driving?
We recently lost my uncle to drinking and driving, and my aunt is having a lot of trouble getting anything from his life insurance. I just want to help my family. Does life insurance cover death caused by drunk driving?
Pat Roache
How do PIP claims impact your insurance?
Will my rate increase if I submit a PIP claim? I was injured in an accident and was told to submit a personal injury protection claim for my medical expenses. How will this affect my insurance?
Emily Maracle
How much personal injury protection do I need in Delaware?
What's a good amount to add to my policy? I was told I needed personal injury protection on my car insurance policy, but I'm not sure how much coverage I need.
Emily Maracle
When would you submit a PIP claim?
If all drivers are required to carry bodily injury liability, when would you need to submit a PIP claim?
Emily Maracle
Can my PIP pay for transportation to doctor's appointments in Kansas?
Would my PIP cover transportation if my car is too damaged to drive to doctor's appointments? My car was severely damaged in an accident. I have to take alternative transportation to my doctor's appointments.
Emily Maracle
What does medical pay auto insurance cover in Georgia?
Will my Med Pay insurance cover the costs of our hospital bills? I was rear-ended in traffic and both my daughter and I have neck injuries.
Sophie Newman
What does personal injury protection cover in Pennsylvania?
Why is personal injury protection required in Pennsylvania? I'm confused about what personal injury protection does.
Emily Maracle
What's the difference between bodily injury liability and personal injury protection?
I think I have both, but what is the difference between the two?
Sophie Newman
Who is covered by personal injury protection when it's on a car insurance policy?
My parents are the named insured and I'm an additional driver–would I still be covered by their PIP? I'm on a policy with my parents. Would it cover anyone in the car with us as well?
Emily Maracle
What's the difference between bodily injury liability and personal injury protection in Florida?
Do I need both bodily injury and personal injury on my car insurance? Do they cover the same thing?
Emily Maracle
How do I determine my car insurance price?
I live in Delaware. I just got my first salary job, and I want to create a budget. I need to get car insurance for the first time but have no clue how much I should expect to pay. How do you figure out how much car insurance will be?
Lauren Smith
What's the difference between property damage and personal injury protection?
Do both property and personal injury coverage protect me in an accident? Both are required in Maryland, but I don't know what the difference is.
Emily Maracle
Does my PIP insurance cover another driver?
Will my PIP insurance cover the other driver's injuries? I was in an accident and at fault.
Emily Maracle
Can my insurance rate increase if I submit a PIP claim?
Do personal injury protection rates increase with claims? I know your insurance rate can increase if you submit a claim.
Emily Maracle
What is the minimum car insurance requirement for Minnesota?
What's the minimum amount of car insurance I need in Minnesota? My dad just had a stroke, so I'm moving to Minnesota to help my mom take care of him (fortunately, my job is remote and gives me the opportunity to live and work anywhere). I know there's a lot of paperwork involved in moving and I want to get a head start.
Rachel Juillerat
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