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if chris has car liability insurance what damage would he be covered for

Liability car insurance covers damage Chris causes to other people , not damage to his own car or injuries to himself. In most policies, that means bodily injury and property damage suffered by others when Chris is at fault in an accident.

What liability insurance usually covers

  • Injuries to other people : Medical bills, sometimes rehab, pain and suffering, and lost wages for other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians if Chris causes the crash, up to the policy limits.
  • Damage to others’ property : Repair or replacement of the other driver’s vehicle and other property Chris hits, like fences, buildings, mailboxes, or poles.
  • Legal defense costs : Attorney fees and certain court costs if Chris is sued over an at‑fault accident, again up to the limits of his liability coverage.

What liability does not cover for Chris

  • His own car’s damage : Repairs to Chris’s vehicle are not covered by basic liability; that would require collision or comprehensive coverage.
  • His own medical bills : Injuries to Chris are typically not paid by liability coverage; those would fall under medical payments, personal injury protection (PIP), or health insurance, depending on the state and policy.
  • Non-covered uses and excluded drivers : If someone drives Chris’s car in a way the policy excludes (for example, certain business or delivery uses, or racing), or if a driver is not covered under the policy, liability may not apply.

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Chris’s liability insurance would cover injuries and property damage he causes to other people and their property , but not damage to his own car.

TL;DR: If Chris has car liability insurance, he’s covered for the other driver’s medical bills and property damage when he’s at fault, plus some legal costs, but not for repairing his own car or his own injuries.

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