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 […]
* 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When the transportation app Uber was officially launched in 2011, it was both praised for providing consumers with easier and less expensive transportation options and criticized as unfair competition and dangerous. Fans of the service, and the similar app Lyft, immediately liked the cheaper fares and the ease of using their smartphone to arrange pick-ups. […]
Driverless cars have the potential to make roads safer and save lives, according to the companies pursuing this cutting-edge technology. But when there’s no one at the wheel, big legal questions arise. When a driverless can causes a crash, who is legally liable? The Washington Post called that the “big question about driverless cars no one […]
“Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” If you’ve watched any cop shows or movies, you’re probably familiar with those words. While Miranda rights only apply in criminal cases, those words are true even in civil cases. What you say to the insurance adjuster, to your friends, […]
