Why You Might Need a Dashboard Camera in Your Vehicle
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Why You Might Need a Dashboard Camera in Your Vehicle
While we most often think of dash cams as something used by law enforcement, more drivers are realizing the value of installing a dashboard camera in their vehicles. In the case of a wreck, dashboard camera footage can be invaluable in showing how the collision occurred and who is at fault, especially if a driver […]
What to Do if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident
The pandemic has changed how police and law enforcement agencies are responding to certain types of auto accidents. It also means that drivers and passengers need to take extra precautions, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distance, while also making sure that the injured are cared for and appropriate evidence and insurance information are […]
Driverless cars: What do they mean for insurance rates and accident liability?
Are driverless cars, also known as autonomous cars, still the future? A few years ago it seemed highways of self-driving cars was imminent. However after some setbacks, including a class action lawsuit against Tesla Motors over their autopilot system and a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and an Uber autonomous vehicle, it seems some of […]
Auto Insurance Coverage: What You Need to Know
Updated October 29, 2018 Do you have the right kind of insurance to protect you in an automobile accident? Despite what their commercials say, the insurance company won’t take care of you in an auto accident unless you take things in your hands. Don’t leave it in their hands. Make sure you have the right […]
Take it Or Leave It: Insurance Companies To Auto Accident Victims
* State Farm, Allstate employ consultant’s strategy, CNN research finds
* Theme of strategy is “deny, delay, defend,” former employee says
* Companies convince juries that claims are fraudulent
* Insurers, institute deny treating claimants unfairly
I Was Injured As A Passenger In An Auto Accident, What Can I Do?
As every driver knows, auto accidents happen. And you probably have a pretty good idea of what to do after an accident when you’re one of the drivers involved. But what if you’re a passenger in one of the vehicles? What happens if you are injured? What happens if the driver of the car you […]
What Are Your Options When You’re The Passenger In A Wreck?
You are a passenger in a vehicle driven by your spouse, your child, or your friend, and they run a red light or hydroplane across a rainy highway causing a wreck. You are injured in the wreck. Medical bills from the ambulance, hospital and doctors are coming in the mail. Now what? We often are […]
Tech Solutions to Prevent Texting & Other Distracted Driving
There’s no getting around it: Texting while driving is dangerous, often deadly. But with our constant need to check email and respond to messages, it’s also a hard habit to kick. Many of us are like Pavlov’s dogs when we hear that ping indicating we have a new message. We’re conditioned to look. And when […]
How Insurance Companies Determine If A Car Is A Total Loss
Have you ever owned a vehicle you loved? What happens if that car is damaged in a wreck? You may be willing to do whatever it takes to repair the vehicle, despite the cost or time involved. But the insurance company may declare a vehicle a “total loss,” even if the mechanic or body shop says […]
Understanding your auto insurance policy – Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Today we’re sharing a guest post from the N.C. Advocates for Justice about the importance of having Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage as part of your auto insurance policy. You can learn more about the different types of auto insurance coverage and understanding your policy in these articles: How to Read Your Insurance Policy Don’t Skip This […]