🦌 Surry County Deer Season: Does Your Insurance Cover a Strike?
Deer Season Is Here in Surry County — Does Your Car Insurance Actually Cover a Deer Strike? Driving through Elkin, Dobson, or Mount Airy at dusk? Here is what you need to know before a split-second encounter changes your day. Deer strike insurance coverage is a specific protection typically found under the "Comprehensive" (other than collision) portion of your North Carolina auto policy. This coverage pays for repairs to your vehicle if you hit a deer or other animal, minus your deductible (the amount you pay out of pocket). While North Carolina requires liability insurance, it does not mandate coverage for deer strikes; you must specifically choose to add comprehensive coverage to be protected. Why Deer Strikes are a Major Concern for Surry County Drivers North Carolina consistently ranks among the top states in the country for deer-vehicle collisions, and for tho...