Monthly Archives: August 2010

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27 08, 2010

Anti-distracted driving campaigns gaining reach, momentum

By | August 27th, 2010|Recent Articles|0 Comments

Campaigns against distracted driving have been attracting progressively more attention from various sources recently. This has placed the issue of texting while driving front and center in the minds of the American public. According to the Boston Globe, the Jonas Brothers and Oprah Winfrey are among the most prominent public figures who are actively pushing [...]

4 08, 2010

How your car insurance premiums are calculated?

By | August 4th, 2010|Recent Articles|8 Comments

Car insurance is mandatory for drivers in most US states. To drive legally on the roads, you need to have an optimum coverage. If you are caught driving without insurance, you may be subjected to strict penalties such as paying substantial fines and suspension of your driving license or imprisonment. Many people might drive without [...]

31 08, 2010

Study: Car insurance and other costs related to accidents top $99 billion

By | August 31st, 2010|Recent Articles|0 Comments

In 2005, the total monetary costs associated with car accidents reached almost $100 billion, according to the results of a study released this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Of the $99 billion that the CDC said was needed to pay for car accident-related expenses that year, $17 billion was spent on medical [...]

29 08, 2010

Study: Large SUVs, pickups are top targets for car thieves

By | August 29th, 2010|Recent Articles|0 Comments

Criminals who steal cars tend to select "horsepower and HEMIs" rather than fuel efficiency or family cars, according to the results of a study performed by the Highway Loss Data Institute earlier this month.People filed theft-related insurance claims at the greatest rate for the 2007-2009 models of the Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV, Ford F-250 pickup, [...]

29 08, 2010

What to do in a Car Accident: checklist

By | August 29th, 2010|Recent Articles|1 Comment

A car accident is a very confusing and hectic event. Here is a checklist of the things you need to have ready. The more prepared and aware of what to do you are, the most likely is that you remember what to do, and make better decisions. Be prepared with the following Always have in [...]