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Common Accident Insurance Exclusions to Know Before You Buy

Accident policies don't cover every injury. Here are the exclusions that show up most often in these policies.

4 min readReviewed for the 2026 plan year

Frequently Excluded Situations

  • Injuries from illegal activity
  • Injuries sustained while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Self-inflicted injuries
  • Injuries from certain high-risk recreational activities, depending on the policy
  • Pre-existing injuries that occurred before the policy's effective date

Why Reading the Exclusions Matters

Two accident policies that look similar on the surface can have very different exclusion lists — this is often the biggest differentiator between carriers.

Key Takeaways

  • Exclusions vary meaningfully between accident insurance carriers.
  • High-risk recreational activities may require a rider or may be excluded entirely.
  • Always read the full exclusion list, not just the marketing summary.

Exclusion lists vary by carrier and state. This is general education, not a complete list for any specific policy.

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