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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008Liability covers you against lawsuits for physical hurt or assets damage that you or family members cause to other people. It furthermore pays for damage caused by your pets. So, if your son, daughter or dog unintentionally ruins your neighbour s high-priced rug, you are covered. However, if they demolish your rug, you are not covered. The liability part of your policy pays for equally the cost of defending you in court and any court awards, up to the boundary of your policy. You are also covered not just in your house, but wherever you are in the world. Liability limits usually start at about $100,000. Though, experts advocate that you purchase at least $300,000 worth of security. Some people feel more secure with even more coverage. You can buy an umbrella or excess liability policy, they provide broader coverage; including claims against you for libel and slander, as well as higher liability limits. In general, umbrella policies cost about $200 to $350 for $1 million of extra liability protection. Your policy furthermore provides no-fault health coverage. In the event a friend or neighbour is wounded in your home, he or she can simply send medical bills to your insurance company. This way, expenses are compensated without a liability claim being filed against you. You can in general get $1,000 to $5,000 worth of this coverage. It does not, on the other hand, pay the medical bills for your family or your pet. This pays the added costs of living away from home if you can’t live there because of damage from a fire, storm or other insured catastrophe. It covers hotel bills, restaurant meals and other living costs incurred while your home is being rebuilt.
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