We suggest that anyone buying an auto policy should try to secure $10,000 of PIP coverage. This way you know you will at least have the first $10,000 of your medical bills (and possibly lost wages) covered with no questions asked.
However, our attorneys recommend that you never carry less than $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident to fully protect yourself. The difference is usually only a few dollars more.
Personal injury protection (PIP), also known as no-fault insurance, is a type of car insurance coverage that helps cover expenses like medical bills, lost wages or funeral costs after a car accident, no matter who is at fault. Requirements for this coverage vary from state to state.
Now, Michigan law gives you several options for PIP coverage. Depending on your health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare status, you might see choices ranging from Unlimited PIP coverage, down to lower limits like $500000 or $250000. But I always recommend to go with Unlimited PIP coverage. Why?
Always File a Claim, Regardless of Who Was At-Fault One of the primary questions we receive from clients who have been in an accident is whether they should report the accident to their own auto insurance carrier, particularly when the accident was not their fault. And the answer to that question is: always.
Bodily injury liability coverage – Starting on July 2, 2020, drivers will be required to carry bodily injury liability insurance in the amounts of $250,000 and $500,000 that provides liability coverage in the event they cause a car accident that injures or takes the life of another person.
Bodily injury liability coverage – Starting on July 2, 2020, drivers will be required to carry bodily injury liability insurance in the amounts of $250,000 and $500,000 that provides liability coverage in the event they cause a car accident that injures or takes the life of another person.
From 2022 to 2024, many drivers have seen their premiums skyrocket. ing to a Bankrate report, Michigan drivers faced a 26% increase in auto insurance premiums in recent years. The Consumer Federation of America also highlighted that inflation and rising claim costs are major contributors to these hikes.
If you and your family members don't have health insurance or have a plan that doesn't offer all the benefits of PIP, it might be in your best interest to get as much PIP coverage as you can comfortably afford. Consider the financial impact of an injury-causing car accident when deciding your PIP limits.