{"id":3630,"date":"2021-11-19T07:56:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/?p=3630"},"modified":"2021-11-19T07:56:44","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T15:56:44","slug":"car-insurance-in-new-orleans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance-in-new-orleans\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in the Big Easy? You\u2019d Better Be Insured."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ah \u2026 New Orleans, home to fine cuisine, jazz, and incredible architecture. Just the name makes you think of strolling through the French Quarter on a beautiful sunny day and then lingering at iconic night spots long into the evening hours \u2014 that is, unless you have to drive there.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The history of New Orleans also means that its charming streets are narrow, its winding roads often have rough pavement, and many of them are only one way (with little to no parking). When you think about the fact that much of New Orleans was built before cars were invented, that explains a lot. New Orleans is also known for its high percentage of uninsured drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, if you live or drive in New Orleans, you\u2019d better have car insurance<\/a>. Let\u2019s look at a few of the situations where this is important. Whether you already have car insurance and are looking for a better rate or are currently uninsured and unsure where to turn for judgment-free, knowledgeable help, your insurance agent<\/a> can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Case of an Accident in New Orleans <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In case you have an accident that is your fault, you will need car insurance<\/a>. Liability insurance coverage includes two parts: property damage (the damage to the other person\u2019s car) and bodily injury (any medical costs that result for anyone in the other vehicle as a result of the accident).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without liability insurance, you can end up having to pay every red cent of this (which can go into the thousands in the blink of an eye) yourself. Collision insurance<\/a> covers damage to your car that is not caused by someone else. Collision insurance is optional unless you are still making payments on your car. It is typically required if you still have a lease or loan against your car so that your creditor would not be out the car\u2019s value in case of an accident. Liability insurance is required by law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Louisiana law<\/a> sets forth the following amounts as the minimum allowed for auto insurance liability coverage: <\/p>\n\n\n\n