Car insurance can be difficult to understand. Because of the many variables, when people get into an accident, they do not know what they deserve under their coverage, not to mention under the other driver’s insurance. Here are three of the most common factors of car insurance policies relevant to…
Drowsy driving has been the focus of many studies in the last few years. It has come to our attention just how dangerous it can be to get behind the wheel when tired. In fact, driving when you’re too tired can have the same effect as if you were drinking…
Although most people think about how much car accidents cost, very few people consider the actual impact of car wrecks on the overall economy. A recent study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that in 2010 alone, U.S. citizens paid around $871 billion in economic costs…
A teenage driver operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent is approximately 17 times more likely to be involved in a car accident, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Research has shown that teenagers, as a group, are more likely to…
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the U.S. could vastly improve the ways in which it attempts to save lives and reduce the number of personal injuries sustained in car accidents each year. Although it may seem as though the country is making progress in reducing the number…
According to the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection, traffic accidents are the leading cause of injuries and death for children under the age of 13 in Georgia. Many people are still unaware of the safest ways to properly restrain children in cars so that they are protected in the event…
In many instances, an insurance settlement may be the best or only option that victims have to resolve a claim. In some cases, however, an out-of-court settlement may be more appropriate. However, it is important to understand that the same car accident can have two very different outcomes, depending on…
In an effort to reduce the amount of a car insurance premium, many people look at MedPay as an option to remove. MedPay can actually be worth keeping and many people may even want to considering increasing its amount, rather than reducing it. When seeking a settlement, it can be…
The death of a 15-year-old girl last month reminds Georgia residents that car surfing can be extremely dangerous and should never be attempted. According to the story on My Fox Atlanta, last month a teenage girl was compelled to stand on her friend’s car roof while it sped down the…
Winter driving conditions and wet weather are being considered contributors to the fatal accident on Hendrix Road near Highway 369 in Forsyth that killed a popular Forsythe student and athlete on Monday. Seventeen-year-old Kyle Robins was driving a sedan that collided with a large pickup truck shortly after school let…