Personal Finance - Chapter 9: Auto Liability Policy

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What is the total dollar value of the property damage Stephanie caused?

$99,000

Does Stephanie have enough coverage to cover the property damages?

True (A)

How much per person and per accident will Stephanie's insurance pay for bodily injury that she caused?

  • $75,000 per person, $200,000 per accident
  • $100,000 per person, $300,000 per accident (correct)
  • $200,000 per person, $500,000 per accident
  • $50,000 per person, $150,000 per accident

How much of the remaining hospital bills for the passenger in the luxury car will Stephanie be held personally responsible for?

<p>$85,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

How could Stephanie have adjusted her insurance policy to protect herself from having to pay for the results of her accident?

<p>By raising the amount her insurance would pay for bodily injury per person.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If Stephanie had purchased the state minimum 25/50/15 policy for coverage, how much would she have had to pay after the accident?

<p>$79,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Property Damage Overview

  • Stephanie caused a total of $99,000 in property damage, with $4,000 attributed to a sedan and $95,000 to a luxury car.

Coverage Assessment

  • She has just enough insurance coverage to cover the property damages.

Bodily Injury Coverage

  • Stephanie's insurance covers bodily injury at the following limits:
    • $100,000 per person
    • $300,000 per accident

Personal Responsibility for Medical Bills

  • Without an umbrella policy, Stephanie is responsible for $85,000 in remaining hospital bills for the passenger of the luxury car.

Policy Adjustment for Protection

  • To mitigate personal financial responsibility from the accident, Stephanie could increase her insurance coverage for bodily injury per person.

Alternative Coverage Scenario

  • If Stephanie had opted for the state minimum 25/50/15 policy, she would have incurred $79,000 in costs post-accident.

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