We have listed below several valuable sources
of information to help educate you in obtaining car
insurance in Kentucky. Included are links to organizations
with helpful guides on topics such as purchasing auto insurance,
filing
claims and more.
Kentucky Auto Insurance Laws
Kentucky has a "choice" no-fault auto
insurance law in
which motorists may reject the lawsuit threshold and retain
the right to sue
for auto-related injuries. Currently Kentucky law requires
a minimum liability coverage of 25/50/10. This means you
must
have $25,000 total for bodily injury per person; $50,000
total for bodily injury coverage per accidetn; and $10,000
limit
on property damage per accident.
Required PIP coverage is
$10,000 for medical expenses, loss of income or services,
and funeral expenses. Although these coverages are legally
sufficient, it may not be enough to protect you and your
assets
in the event of a claim against you.
In basic no-fault coverage, your insurance company pays
you up to $10,000 for medical expenses, lost wages and
expenses
due to an injury occurring from a car accident, regardless
of who is at fault.
Kentucky car insurance companies will
offer increase coverages or higher deductibles.
Your right to sue the other parties and the rights of
others to sue you are limited. In Kentucky, you may
reject the
limitations
on your right to sue or be sued. The rejection must be
in writing on a special form and be filled with the
Kentucky
Department of Insurane. The rejection will remain in effect
until you notify the Department in writing.
200, Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40620
Phone: 502-564-4581
http://transportation.ky.gov/drlic
The Kentucky resident can find information about motor
vehicle licensing and insurance at the Division of Motor
Vehicle Licensing.
The Kentucky DMV site has information
for commercial drivers, graduated licensing programs, drivers
testing manuals, driver licensing information and forms
and
applications. You can also find out more about the Kentucky
Driver Point system. Non citizens can find proceedures and
determine what documents are needed to apply for a Kentuckey
driver's license. Residents can find education and training
courses on Kentucky's motorcycle rider education program.
215 W. Main St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Toll Free: (800) 595-6053
www.doi.state.ky.us/kentucky
The Kansas Insurance Department website provides resource
areas for consumers protection and education, agent licensing,
insurance company information, seniors health, and insurance
news. Consumers can find free insurance publications, search
complaint ratios, and file insurance comlaints online. The
website is well organized and makes it easy to searching for
insurance company information and agents. A great site for
Kentucky resident looking to buy insurance. Read insurance
alerts, notices, bulletins, Frequently Asked Questions and
find insurance cost assistance programs.
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