Glossary term
Liability coverage
Liability coverage: Pays for injuries and property damage you cause to others; required by nearly every state.
Where this term matters
Guides and entries on this site that use the term.
Guide
What 'Full Coverage' Car Insurance Actually Means
Full coverage is not a policy type—it is liability plus collision and comprehensive. What is included, what is not, and what lenders mean by it.
Entry
$500 vs. $1,000 Full Coverage Deductible: How to Decide
Compare a $500 vs. $1,000 deductible for full coverage car insurance. See how premium savings, out-of-pocket risk, and break-even math affect your decision.
Entry
Do You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage If You Have Full Coverage?
Learn how uninsured motorist coverage works alongside collision and comprehensive, why collision leaves medical gaps, and how state uninsured rates affect risk.