Traditionally, Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer vacation season. While travel is fun and entertaining, taking a few precautions to ensure your personal safety while away from home can help prevent accidents and make them easier to deal with if they do happen.
One of the most important steps in preparing for a vacation is taking time to double-check and make sure you have current auto insurance cards in y our car. You also should take along your medical insurance information, in case you or members of your family need medical attention while you’re on vacation. This is especially critical if you’re traveling abroad. Be sure you know your insurance coverage rules. Some policies will not cover injuries you sustain when in certain foreign countries.
Regardless of your destination, always take your insurance information with you when you travel, and like a copy of your passport, store copies of your policy in your bag. If you are injured while away from home, make sure you receive copies of all of the paperwork from your hospital visit in case you need it to facilitate the processing of your claim.