We have listed below several valuable sources
of information to help educate you in obtaining car
insurance in Louisiana. Included are links to organizations with helpful
guides on topics such as purchasing auto insurance, filing
claims and more.
Louisiana Car Insurance Laws
Louisiana auto insurance law requires motor vehicle owners
to carry liability coverage of 10/20/10. That is $10,000
for bodily injury to
one person, $20,000 for bodily injury to more than one person
in a singe accident, and $10,000 coverage for damage to
someone
else's vehicle or property.
Louisiana car insurance companies will offer additional
optional coverages such as medical payment coverage, uninsured
or underinsured
motorist
coverage,
uninsured
or
underinsured
motorist proporty damage coverage, towing and labor coverage,
comprehensive and collision coverage. You may want to
consider these optional coverages to be sure that you are
well protected in the event of an accident.
7979 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Toll Free: (877) 368-5463
http://omv.dps.state.la.us
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has a variety of
online services available. Residents of Louisiana can go online
to renew Driver's License, Identification Card, vehicle registration
and get official driving records. Find Louisiana
DMV office
locations and hours and get information for driver licensing,
vehicle registration and read Frequently Asked Questions.
Residents can get information on personalized plates and view
newsletters and download useful DMV forms.
1702 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-5900
Toll Free: 800-259-5300
http://www.ldi.la.gov
The Louisiana Insurance Department website
provides insurance resources for consumers, insurers, and
producers. Louisiana
consumers
can find free insurance publications and guides to auto insurance,
homeowners insurance, Medicare, Long-term care insurance,
life insurance, and health insurance.
The Louisiana Consumer's
Guide to Auto Insurance goes into detail to help
you buy auto
insurance and states the specific insurance laws in Louisiana.
Searching for a producer or insurance company is easy online.A
interesting section includes the 'Ask the Commissioner
Column'
that answers consumers' insurance questions in detail.
Producers can find licensing, contact information, guides,
forms, applications
and other documents. |