Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Property Damage Coverage?
If you have Collision coverage, it should cover you even if an uninsured driver hits your vehicle. But if you don’t have Collision coverage, it may be in your best interest to purchase UMPD coverage. It’s a low cost option designed to protect your vehicle in the situation where the guy who caused your damage doesn’t have insurance to pay for his carelessness.
What Happens If I Have This Coverage And My Car Is Hit by an Uninsured Driver?
If you have either Collision or UMPD coverage, you would file a claim with your insurance company, pay the deductible, and receive the funds to repair your vehicle, up to the limit stated in your policy. At Say, UMPD deductibles vary by state (between $200-$250) and you can purchase any of these coverage limits:
- $10,000 per accident
- $15,000 per accident
- $25,000 per accident
What States Require UMPD?
While UMPD coverage is not required by as many states as Uninsured Motorist, these states include it in their minimum coverage:
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Vermont
- Washington D.C.
- West Virginia