Chapter 21 Auto Insurance (Continued)

“The current system of paying for auto injuries suffers from two fundamental problems: premiums are too high and victims with serious injuries rarely receive full compensation.”

Joint Economic Committee, 105th Congress

Learning Objectives

After studying this chapter, you should be able to

  • Describe each of the following approaches for compensating auto accident victims:

    • – Financial responsibility laws

    • – Compulsory insurance laws

    • – Unsatisfied judgment fund

    • – Uninsured motorists coverage

    • – Low-cost auto insurance

    • – “No pay, no play” laws

  • Explain the meaning of no-fault auto insurance and the rationale for no-fault insurance laws.

  • Describe each of the following methods for providing auto insurance to high-risk ...

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