Car Insurance Coverage and Consequences

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This chapter examines the issue of car insurance coverage in the United States and the potential consequences of low minimum liability levels. It shares the story of a car crash in Portland where the insurance did not fully cover the hospital bill for a fatality. The chapter also discusses the politics, hidden costs, and subsidies associated with car insurance requirements.

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