Pedestrian fatalities have reached their highest levels in 42 years, with 7,508 deaths reported in 2022, the most since 1981. This alarming trend is largely attributed to distracted driving, which is also a major cause of car accidents and injuries.…
Auto insurance rates continued their upward trend last year, with major insurers increasing rates by 15% or more from 2022 levels. This rise is driven by factors such as higher repair and replacement costs, more destructive natural disasters, and losses…
Imagine this nightmare scenario: you’ve just driven your newly acquired car off the dealership lot, and within days, another driver runs a red light, causing a significant collision that leaves your car completely totaled. Fortunately, no one is injured, but…
The surge in popularity of auto insurance telematics, facilitated by smartphone apps that monitor driving behavior, brings the promise of potential cost savings for conscientious drivers. This swiftly advancing technology is anticipated to introduce additional features, enhancing the customization of…
California has recently enacted legislation enabling the deployment of automated speed cameras in six specifically chosen cities. This measure aims to equip law enforcement with a more streamlined approach to address speeding violations without resorting to manual ticketing. Effective next…
Staged car accident scams are on the rise, with scammers constantly improving their methods to ensnare unsuspecting drivers. These fraudsters meticulously plan their staged accidents, leaving nothing to chance. Even if you have suspicions, witnesses and onlookers may only glimpse…
It’s back-to-school season and that means school buses back on the roads, shuttling millions of American children on round trips five days a week. While school buses are safer than personal vehicles for transporting kids to school, children are more…
It can easily happen … you misjudge the space when making a turn in close traffic or in a parking lot and you tap another car’s rear bumper. The other driver gets out his car and appears unhurt. He inspects…
One of the biggest pitfalls a car owner can make is buying the minimum liability limits required by their state. While the minimums vary from state to state, in all cases they are woefully inadequate to cover the costs of…
If you have a teen driver, you already know you are paying more for their insurance than your own due to their inexperience and the greater likelihood that they will be involved in a traffic accident. Their inexperience coupled with…