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In most U.S. states you can be sued for any damages and/or injuries that are not taken care of by your insurance coverage. A few states have laws which only allow the injured party to recover the amount alloted by the insurance coverage when specific circumstances exist.

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Q: Can you be sued if you cause a auto accident?
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To protect yourself from being sued if you cause an accident , the state requires what type of insurance?

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