{"id":3812,"date":"2022-10-25T10:55:26","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T17:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.usagencies.com\/blog\/?p=3812"},"modified":"2022-10-25T10:55:26","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T17:55:26","slug":"7-myths-about-motorcycle-insurance-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usagencies.confiedevstg.com\/blog\/motorcycle-insurance\/7-myths-about-motorcycle-insurance-in-alabama\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Myths about Motorcycle Insurance in Alabama\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
What if the most dangerous thing about riding a motorcycle was the mind of the operator? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many who ride motorcycles believe some wild myths, especially when it comes to their motorcycle insurance<\/a>. If you\u2019re not careful, these motorcycle insurance myths can put you in danger and leave you very vulnerable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What, then, are the biggest motorcycle myths and the real truth behind them? Keep reading to find out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n There is nothing quite like the joy you get from riding a motorcycle. Because of this, you probably have one or more friends who may ask to borrow your bike and take it for a little joyride. Consequently, motorcycle owners circulate a common myth that if friends get into an accident with the bike (especially if they don\u2019t know how to stay safe<\/a>), the friend\u2019s insurance will cover any damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this is not necessarily the case. There is always a chance that your friend may have some kind of insurance that provides liability insurance when they drive another person\u2019s vehicle. Then again, there is always a chance that they have no such insurance. If you loan your bike out and your friend gets into an accident, you may end up stuck with a major bill for any damage that they cause! <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s not a secret that riding motorcycles is more dangerous than driving cars. Because of this, it\u2019s good for bikers to get extra insurance, such as MedPay, to potentially cover medical bills. However, there is a myth among bikers that you don\u2019t need MedPay if you already have your own personal health insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In truth, MedPay is meant to be a supplement to your existing health insurance. Once you reach the limit of what your health insurance will cover, MedPay provides an additional layer of insurance to cover expenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to cars, drivers endlessly debate about how much insurance they need. However, many motorcycle riders think they only need minimum coverage for their bike because the bike is so much smaller than a car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, this is not true at all. Despite the smaller size, it is possible for a motorcycle to cause as much damage as a car under the right circumstances. If you have only the state-mandated minimum coverage, and you’re at fault for a major accident, you will get stuck with major bills once you reach the limits of your liability insurance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of liability insurance, that is all that state-mandated minimum insurance requires. That means if you are at fault for an accident, this insurance will not pay anything at all toward the repair or replacement of your bike. Therefore, if you want to better protect your bike, you need to go beyond minimum insurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cars and motorcycles are very different kinds of vehicles. Because of this, many motorcycle owners think that their previous driving record in a car doesn\u2019t affect their motorcycle insurance. However, this could not be further from the truth! <\/p>\n\n\n\n In reality, your insurance carrier looks at your entire record. That means somebody who has been in many accidents in a car will end up paying more for motorcycle insurance as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A related myth is that if you get a different insurance carrier for your motorcycle, your previous driving history won\u2019t matter. In reality, though, every insurance carrier will pay close attention to whether you are a safe driver and set the prices accordingly. And always keep in mind some bikes are more expensive to insure<\/a> than others.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n1. The Myth That You Can Loan Your Bike Out in AL\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. The Myth That You Don\u2019t Need Medical Payments Insurance in Alabama Because You Have Health Insurance\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. The Myth That You Only Need Minimum Insurance in Bama\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Myth: Your Overall\u00a0 Driving Record Doesn\u2019t Affect Motorcycle Insurance\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n