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Does your minimum liability insurance pay for damage caused to the other person's car when you are at fault?

Asked over 2 years ago - Carlsbad, CA

Does your minimum liability insurance pay for damage caused to the other person's car when you are at fault?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Car / Auto Accident Lawyer in Oceanside, CA.
Your insurance company is obligated to pay up to the limits of your property damage coverage under your liability policy. The minimum required for property damage liability coverage in California is $5,000
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Answered over 2 years ago. Personal Injury Lawyer in Rutland, VT.
As I am not licensed in California, I can only offer you general information. However, generally, the short answer to your question is -- "yes".
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Answered about 2 years ago. Car / Auto Accident Lawyer in Carlsbad, CA.
Yes, but the insurance company is only obligated to pay up to the amount of the policy limits for property damage.
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