How much could YOU save?
Request free quotes; find out now.
  • Someone may have
    just saved up to
    $1,472/yr
    on car insurance.
    Actual quote delivered: 3 hours ago
    Quote Range: $2,488-$3,960/yr
    Age: 32 Sex: Female
    State: Kentucky Tickets: 1
    Number of Quotes: 3
    Vehicle: 2006 MERCURY MILAN
  • Someone may have
    just saved up to
    $988/yr
    on car insurance.
    Actual quote delivered: 3 hours ago
    Quote Range: $2,781-$3,770/yr
    Age: 30 Sex: Female
    State: Florida Tickets: 1
    Number of Quotes: 3
    Vehicle: 1998 FORD ESCORT SE/SPORT
  • Someone may have
    just saved up to
    $904/yr
    on car insurance.
    Actual quote delivered: 2 hours ago
    Quote Range: $1,590-$2,494/yr
    Age: 21 Sex: Male
    State: Florida Tickets: 2
    Number of Quotes: 2
    Vehicle: 2004 FORD MUSTANG
  • Someone may have
    just saved up to
    $1,321/yr
    on car insurance.
    Actual quote delivered: 1 hours ago
    Quote Range: $993-$2,313/yr
    Age: 40 Sex: Female
    State: Florida Tickets: 3
    Number of Quotes: 3
    Vehicle: 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • Someone may have
    just saved up to
    $944/yr
    on car insurance.
    Actual quote delivered: 1 hours ago
    Quote Range: $422-$1,366/yr
    Age: 28 Sex: Male
    State: Pennsylvania Tickets: 0
    Number of Quotes: 4
    Vehicle: 2011 HONDA CIVIC LX
We Scour. You Save.
We search the web to find the very best deals and money-saving tips. Then, we send them right to you.
Get insurance now:
Car Insurance Resources:
Get Free Quotes Now
Save With CarInsurance.com!
Car Insurance Learning Center  Learning Center  Auto Insurance Questions & Answers   Questions & Answers  Professional Answers   Auto Insurance Answers

What is the difference between Full Tort and Limited Tort? Which is suggested? Is it safe to choose limited tort when you are still making payments on vehicles?

Full Tort allows a motorist and policyholder to retain unrestricted rights to bring a lawsuit against the negligent party in an automobile accident. Limited Tort allows drivers to save on their premiums by waiving their right to recover certain damages, such as payments for pain and suffering.

So with Full Tort you are keeping your right to file suit to receive compensation for pain and suffering for injuries sustained in an accident that is someone else's fault. Limited Tort may prevent you from seeking compensation for these items, unless your injuries are found to be serious and permanent.

Free Auto Insurance Quotes





The Tort system varies from state to state so you should check with our state pages to see how your state's tort system is set up.

The decision whether to go with Full or Limited Tort is a personal one. You may take into consideration how likely you think you would use Full Tort and if it is worth the increase in insurance premiums. You should purchase as much as insurance as you can afford.

[Let CarInsurance.com help you find affordable auto insurance now.]

Since the Tort system usually deals with injuries and not property damage, it normally would not matter if the car is financed or not when making your decision on picking Full or Limited Tort.

Share this article with:

Related Questions
Car Insurance Related How much coverage should I carry for uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage?
Car Insurance Related What exactly is full coverage insurance?
Car Insurance Related My premium is too high for full coverage. Can I get liability insurance with no physical damage on my financed car until I can afford the other insurance?
Rate, add comments, or add help about your situation and this question.
Help us improve the largest car insurance website!

poor 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

 excellent
Tell us why you rated this car insurance question and answer this way. You can add any helpful insurance comments to this page:
Visitor Comments
No visitors have commented on this answer.
Question Details
This car insurance answer was last updated 5:01 PM May-02.
This Compare Quotes question was asked 12:42 PM May-2-2006.
Amy requested this car insurance help from CarInsurance.com experts.
Rated 6.33 out of 10 based on 3 votes.
Compare Quotes Category
Print Car Insurance Answers Print this car insurance question and answer
Email Car Insurance Answers Email this auto insurance answer
Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided are for information purposes. They are not intended to substitute informed professional advice. These responses should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any insurance product, or to provide financial or legal advice. Please refer to your insurance policy for specific coverage and exclusion information. Please read our Terms of Service.
©2012 QuinStreet Insurance Agency, Inc. - Online Insurance Marketplace™
CarInsurance.com Feedback Survey