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How much liability insurance you need depends on the value of your car, your driving record, your assets and your state’s car insurance requirements.

Liability coverage is designed to protect you financially if you are found at fault in an accident. On average, drivers pay about $801 a year for liability coverage with limits of 50/100/50. But it’s important to note that liability limits of 50/100/50 are still quite low, so if you have significant financial assets, consider a policy with limits of 100/300/100.

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Our liability coverage estimator provides insights into car insurance costs based on the make and model of your vehicle, helping you understand the potential expenses associated with insuring your specific automobile.

Liability car insurance is typically broken down into two parts — bodily injury liability and property damage liability. 

  • Bodily injury liability covers medical expenses and lost wages if the other person in the accident is injured. 
  • Property damage liability covers damages to the other person’s property from an accident. 

Use our calculator & learn how to calculate liability insurance & understand how much liability insurance costs in your state for 50/100/50 coverage. 

Estimate liability coverage car insurance rates by state

The average rate for liability coverage car insurance varies widely by state. Our data shows that drivers in states such as Maine and Iowa pay under $500 a year for 50/100/50 liability coverage, while those in Florida spend about $2,220 annually for the same limits. How much you pay depends on a number of factors, such as your driving record and your vehicle’s make and model. But understanding the average rate in your state can give you a good starting point for estimating your own rates. 

Liability-only coverage is the most basic type of insurance, and it can be an attractive option if you’re on a tight budget. But if you are in an accident and your car is damaged, you will have to pay out of pocket to repair it. For these reasons, it is generally recommended that drivers should purchase 100/300/100 auto insurance limits for added protection.

The table below shows the average annual cost of auto liability coverage in each state for 50/100/50 policy limits.

StateAverage annual premium
Alaska$542
Alabama$703
Arkansas$763
Arizona$964
California$1,016
Colorado$898
Connecticut$1,119
Washington D.C.$1,125
Delaware$1,498
Florida$2,220
Georgia$1,058
Hawaii$603
Iowa$405
Idaho$491
Illinois$503
Indiana$535
Kansas$579
Kentucky$957
Louisiana$1,664
Massachusetts$809
Maryland$840
Maine$384
Michigan$761
Minnesota$628
Missouri$645
Mississippi$729
Montana$604
North Carolina$717
North Dakota$377
Nebraska$422
New Hampshire$486
New Jersey$1,199
New Mexico$728
Nevada$1,540
New York$1,191
Ohio$474
Oklahoma$734
Oregon$775
Pennsylvania$586
Rhode Island$954
South Carolina$918
South Dakota$418
Tennessee$623
Texas$900
Utah$870
Virginia$538
Vermont$323
Washington$864
Wisconsin$479
West Virginia$651
Wyoming$327
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When it comes to car insurance, liability coverage is the minimum that is required by most states. It provides some financial protection if you’re ever involved in an accident that causes property damage or injuries to another person. 

Frequently asked questions

How much liability insurance do I need?

At the very least, you must carry your state’s minimum required coverage. However, those limits are often too low to cover the full cost of a serious accident. Drivers with a home, savings, or other assets should consider higher limits — such as 100/300/100 — for stronger financial protection and peace of mind.

What does liability insurance cover?

Liability insurance covers damage and injuries you cause to others in an at-fault accident. It includes two parts: bodily injury liability, which pays for medical expenses and lost wages, and property damage liability, which pays to repair or replace the other driver’s vehicle or property.

Does liability insurance cover my car?

No. Liability coverage only pays for damage or injuries you cause to others. To protect your own vehicle, you’ll need collision and comprehensive coverage.

Is minimum liability coverage enough?

Usually not. Minimum coverage may meet state law, but it can leave you paying out of pocket if an accident causes significant injuries or property damage. Increasing your limits is often inexpensive and can provide much better protection.

What do the numbers 50/100/50 mean?

These numbers represent your coverage limits in thousands:

  • $50,000 for bodily injury per person
  • $100,000 for bodily injury per accident
  • $50,000 for property damage per accident

Together, they define the maximum amount your insurer will pay if you cause an accident.

Methodology

Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services in 2022 to find out rates in every state for liability-only coverage with limits of 50/100/50. Rates are based on the profile of a 40-year-old male driver with a clean record driving a 2022 Honda Accord.

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Laura Longero
Executive Editor

 
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Laura Longero is an insurance expert and executive editor of CarInsurance.com. With 15 years of experience simplifying complex financial topics, Laura provides clear, expert-backed guidance to help drivers make smart, confident decisions. Before joining CarInsurance.com, she was an award-winning editor for the USA Today Network.

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