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Who is responsible for car insurance owner or driver?
Insurance coverage attaches to the vehicle and its driver. Therefore, a car owner is NOT liable for any accident that a friend, family member, or other borrower causes while operating the owner’s car.
What is the Indiana automobile insurance plan?
The Indiana Automobile Insurance Plan was created in 1948 and is a voluntary agreement to provide automobile insurance coverage to eligible risks who seek coverage and are unable to obtain such coverage through the voluntary market (for complete eligibility requirements, see Section 2 and 18 of the Plan Manual).
Does insurance follow the car or driver in Indiana?
Car insurance usually follows the car in Indiana. The types of car insurance that follow the car in Indiana are bodily injury liability, personal injury liability, collision, and comprehensive. You’re required to carry bodily injury liability and property damage liability in Indiana.
Can you get car insurance if the car is in someone else’s name?
Generally, no. A person cannot get an auto insurance policy on a car that they do not legally own unless they can prove to the insurance company that they have an insurable interest in the vehicle.
Does Indiana offer PIP coverage?
No, personal injury protection (PIP) is not required in Indiana. PIP is not even available in Indiana. Instead of PIP insurance, Indiana insurance companies offer medical payments insurance (sometimes called MedPay), which helps with hospital bills resulting from a car accident.
Is it mandatory to have car insurance in Indiana?
Indiana car insurance laws require all drivers to carry auto insurance when driving or parking on public roads. You must provide proof of insurance when requested by a law enforcement official. Failing to carry the proper level of coverage could leave you at risk of legal recourse and financial responsibility.
Is Indiana a no fault state?
Indiana is an at-fault state. This means that, if you are involved in a car accident, you will pay the other driver damages resulting from the incident (if you caused the crash), or you will receive damages from the other driver (if they caused the crash).
Can I insure a car not in my name in Indiana?
Non-owner car insurance is a form of liability coverage that protects you if you get into an accident while driving someone else’s car. In Indiana, non-owner insurance can pay for injuries and property damage that you cause others, but it won’t pay for damage to the borrowed car or your medical expenses.
Can an insured driver drive an uninsured vehicle?
No, it is illegal for an insured driver to be driving an uninsured car because insurance is tied to the car and not the individual driver. Driving a car without insurance can result in serious penalties like fines, license suspension, and even jail time.
Who is at fault in a car accident in Indiana?
Although a jury can assign 100% fault to one party, in Indiana, they must look at every aspect of an Indiana traffic accident to determine fault. As long as the plaintiff has no more than 50% of the responsibility, they can recover compensation for the damages incurred.