
The liability portion of your home or renters’ insurance covers you should a guest be injured while on your property and then file a lawsuit. This may extend to injuries caused to others by your family or even your pet outside the home. Some insurers recommend that owners and renters have at least $300,000 worth of liability protection, however you may also purchase up to $1 million extra (umbrella) liability coverage for a relatively small additional cost. Homeowners and renters’ policies also usually contain no-fault medical coverage. Should anyone be injured on your premises this may provide between $1,000 and $5,000 towards medical expenses. This only covers injuries caused in your home and not any inflicted by your family or pet outside your property.