Originally Posted by
Often1
People spend a lot of time worrying about whether they will have to cover a $500 deductible, but not a lot of time worrying about a $50,000 medical bill (or much, much, worse).
Before putting one's financial future on the line, it is only prudent to spend some time reviewing the coverage one has and what it means.
Indeed. Damage or destruction of the rental car might be a small or big problem. A bad accident involving major injuries for others might be a financial catastrophe. Only your own car insurance or umbrella policy, or the liabity coverage rental car companies offer will protect you from that.