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Had an Accident? Put Your Smart Phone to Use

A close-up of a person's hands holding and using a smartphone inside a car, highlighting the importance of documenting a car accident with photos. Taking pictures of vehicle damage, injuries, skid marks, and the accident scene can provide crucial evidence for insurance claims and legal cases, ensuring a smoother claims process and protecting the rights of those involved.

Taking pictures after a car accident can be crucial for your insurance claim, as they provide irrefutable evidence of the damage, injuries, and surrounding conditions, helping to establish fault and support your compensation claims. This is especially important after an…

Your Car’s ‘Black Box’ Can Save You Money

Close-up of a car interior showing the steering wheel, dashboard, and infotainment system. Modern vehicles like this often come equipped with an event data recorder (EDR), also known as a "black box," which captures critical driving data in case of an accident. Concepts of car insurance, safety, and security

Once only in commercial aircraft, “black box” event recorders are now standard in most new cars sold in the U.S. Like on a plane, in the wake of a crash, the black box analyzes the cause and effects of an…

Auto Insurance Minimum Liability Levels to Double

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Thanks to a new law, starting Jan. 1, 2025, California is increasing the minimum liability coverage levels that drivers in the state will be required to have on their auto insurance policies. The new minimums, double current levels, are meant…

Auto Insurance Minimum Liability Levels to Double

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Starting Jan. 1, 2025, California is increasing the minimum liability coverage levels that drivers in the state will be required to have on their auto insurance policies. The new minimums, double current levels, are meant to keep up with inflation,…

State Law Requires Insurers to Verify Your Annual Mileage

Under California law, auto insurers are required to verify vehicle mileage at least every three years, including current annual mileage and miles driven to and from work and/or school. The state requires insurers to collect this information so that they…

The True Costs of a Drunk Driving Arrest

More than 10,000 people die every year in car accidents that involve at least one driver who is under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. And while the number of accidents involving alcohol is in the tens of thousands, about…

Safe Driving Tips: Avoiding Road Debris Hazards

Avoiding road debris is crucial for safe driving to prevent sudden and potentially deadly accidents. Here are practical tips: Regarding liability and insurance: By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risk of accidents caused by road debris and…

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