I hope you can help. Please clarify the difference between liability and collision coverage as it relates to my auto insurance policy in Cleveland Ohio. Thanks for the help.

Mary

Cleveland, OH

Hello Mary,

Every auto insurance policy contains liability and collision coverage. With auto insurance policy, basic liability insurance protects you in the event you are the cause of an accident and other people are involved. If other riders are injured, your auto insurance liability coverage will protect you by covering the cost of these damages. Most liability coverage has additional riders to provide a variety of liability protection.

Your auto insurance policy also contains collision coverage. If your car collides with either another car or a stationary object, repairs will be covered up to the actual cash value of the vehicle. Under the terms of your auto insurance policy, the actual cash value is not related to the purchase price of the vehicle, but is determined by the actual book value of the car. Actual cash value takes into account wear and tear of the damaged vehicle.

When considering purchasing your new auto insurance policy, you may want to review all the liability coverage options offered by your carrier. This site provides many options for you to consider. By completing the auto insurance inquiry form at this site, you will receive proposals from several auto insurance carriers in the Cleveland area. These nationally acclaimed auto insurance companies will outline their various liability coverages for you. Good luck, Mary.