We’ve all made careless mistakes from time to time, including behind the wheel. If you have ever backed into your mailbox, you might find yourself annoyed, but hopefully unharmed. Your car, however, might sustain damage and so might the mailbox. As a result, you might have to file a claim against your car insurance to make the necessary repairs. You will still have to make sure that your policy covers the cost of the damage, however. Sometimes, limits on coverage might apply.    Getting Car Insurance for Mailbox Collisions   When driving, you are ultimately responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle. If you have ever hit another object, therefore, then the accident is likely your fault. After all, an inanimate object cannot suddenly appear in the roadway. As a result, you will have to use your own car insurance to pay for the damage costs.   Suppose, for example, that when backing out of your driveway one day, you miscalculate your clearance and hit your mailbox. The bumper and sides of the car sustain various dents and damage. You’ll probably want to have the car repaired. However, you’ll have to make sure your car insurance applies.   Car Insurance for Object Collisions   On its face, car insurance is likely able to help you pay for the damage caused by backing into your mailbox. This accident was obviously something you didn’t plan or intend to happen. Still, you might find your coverage is more limited than you thought.  To pay for damage to your car, you will likely have to make sure you have collision insurance on the policy. Collision coverage pays for damage to the vehicle that occurs when you hit something. It goes without saying that hitting your mailbox falls into this category. However, many car insurance policies don’t automatically include collision insurance. If you don’t indicate you want coverage when you buy your policy, then you won’t have it unless you add it later. You cannot add it after an accident and expect it to apply retroactively.   Most collision policies will include damage deductibles. You will have to pay the cost of the deductible towards the repair costs on your own. For example, if you have a $500 deductible and sustain $3,000 in damage, then you will pay $500 and your policy will pay the remaining $2,500. If the cost of the damage is less than the deductible, then you cannot receive any help from the policy.  To determine how your policy will pay for your vehicle’s damage, talk to your insurer. They can help work out if your collision insurance will apply to your vehicle’s damage. Keep in mind, however, that car insurance won’t pay for damage to the mailbox itself. You will have to pay for the repairs using a separate outlet.  Call us today at (915) 599-2900 or visit www.MtFranklin.com to see how we can help you.  

I Hit My Mailbox, Will My Car Insurance Pay?

We’ve all made careless mistakes from time to time, including behind the wheel. If you have ever backed into your mailbox, you might find yourself annoyed, but hopefully unharmed. Your car, however, might sustain damage and so might the mailbox. As a result, you might have to file a claim against your car insurance to … Read more

September 22, 2020

Making a Possessions Claim on Business Insurance

Businesses that have property insurance will likely have coverage for the possessions inside. So, if something damages the contents of the business, then you can likely file a claim for the damage costs. However, you must do so correctly to successfully receive compensation. Some policies will include limitations on how much damage they will cover. … Read more

September 17, 2020

Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Health Insurance?

Health insurance is critical so you and your family can get the care you need. Signing onto a policy shouldn’t be done lightly. Not all health insurance policies are created equal, and there are a few questions you should ask before signing your name on the dotted line.   1. Can You Stay at the Same … Read more

September 15, 2020

How Fire Stations Can Affect Your Home Insurance Premiums

Home insurance premiums seem elusive until you discover what, exactly, makes them raise or lower year by year. There are many factors which an insurer may use to calculate your home insurance premiums. One of these is your location and, specifically, how close you are to a fire station.   Why?  Home insurance prices, and … Read more

September 10, 2020

Choosing the Correct Term Life Insurance Policy Length

When you buy life insurance, you probably have an idea in mind about where you want your policy to go. You might want to use it as a vessel to provide money to loved ones for specific purposes. As a result, you might only want your coverage to last for a certain number of years. … Read more

September 8, 2020

Can You Cancel Auto Insurance on a Financed Car?

When you purchase a new car, you are generally issued a requirement by the lender to carry a certain amount of car insurance. This requirement is issued to protect the lender’s investment in case an accident damage the car.  You must carry this insurance for as long as you are financing the vehicle. If you cancel your … Read more

September 3, 2020

Business Insurance Coverage for Computer Equipment

Getting the right Business insurance for your company property might seem challenging, and one of the most critical items you want to protect is your computer systems. Still, you might not know whether your business insurance will cover these expensive and sensitive machines. The good news is it can, but you must make sure you have the proper … Read more

September 1, 2020

What Does Actual Cash Value Mean for Home Insurance?

Home insurance has a lot of confusing terminologies, especially when it comes to the types of policies and how you can receive compensation. Replacement cost value, for example, refers to two areas: the total replacement cost value of your home, and a replacement cost value policy for personal belongings coverage.      To break it … Read more

August 27, 2020

3 Areas of Car Insurance Coverage and What They Mean?

Car insurance policies can look different depending on premiums, deductibles, and coverage limits, but all car insurance policies are designed to cover three certain areas. A full coverage car insurance policy covers:  Liability  Property  Medical   Liability Some policies strictly have liability coverage. This insurance is generally required by state law and limits can change depending … Read more

August 25, 2020

Certificates of Insurance

A certificate of insurance (COI) is an often-used document in the construction world. A contractor or tradesman who is bidding on a job or signing a contract to do work might be posed with a requirement to show a COI. The concept of a COI is simple – it provides proof that the contractor is … Read more

August 20, 2020

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