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Top 10 Mistakes People Make With Their Insurance Companies When in an Accident
Being in an accident can be a traumatic experience. This can lead to unclear judgment and people making mistakes when it comes to dealing with their insurance companies. If you are involved in an accident, be sure to avoid these top 10 mistakes people make as they could cost you a lot more than you think.
The Top 10 Most Accident Prone Roads in San Diego
Stepping outside your house to go on a walk or driving your car can be a very dangerous task in San Diego. In a recent article published by KPBS, the San Diego Police Department announced that the amount of traffic deaths equaled the amount of murders that occurred between 2012 to 2016 totaling 260 deaths for both categories. The next time you leave your home, be aware of the below listed roads as they are some of the most accident prone in San Diego.
CHP’s Start Smart Program for Teen Drivers
Motor vehicle collisions are the No. 1 killer of teens, and their risk of collision is four times that of an experienced driver. The risk is highest when teens are in the first 12 to 24 months of licensure.
Car Crashes Are No Accident
Motor vehicle collision injuries and fatalities are soaring at a rate not seen in 50 years. To help fight this deadly trend, some safety advocates think we should stop calling them accidents. A growing number of safety advocates are campaigning to change the way we talk about car crashes because they say calling them accidents trivializes the single most common cause: Risky behavior, like speeding or texting while driving.
DMV Traffic Accident Report
Effective January 1, 2017, the criteria for self-reporting motor vehicle collisions to DMV will change. After that date, you must report motor vehicle collisions to DMV if:
California Expands Hands-Free Cellphone Law
Gov. Brown recently signed AB 1785 which will significantly expand California’s restrictions on using your cell phone while driving. The new law will go into effect on January 1, 2017.
Full Coverage: Understanding Your Auto Insurance
Auto insurance is mandated by California, but it provides only basic financial protection if you (or another driver using your car) causes an accident that hurts someone or damages someone else’s property. Clients often are told by insurance agents or brokers that they have purchased “full coverage,” only to find out after an accident that it is not what they expected. Minimum coverage is all that is required by California, but that it is not what I would call “full coverage.” Why? Because the state-required minimum may not cover the cost of a serious accident.
Tips for Motorcycle Safety
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience and there’s no better place to ride than Southern California, with mild dry weather and miles of the open road. Motorcycles also have more practical benefits too, such as better gas mileage and easier parking.
Reckless and Distracted Driving is the #1 Cause of Teen Death
Teen deaths resulting from reckless or distracted driving has become a major health epidemic and it is 100% PREVENTABLE. Impact Teen Drivers is a non-profit group dedicated to saving lives by educating and empowering teens to drive smarter and safer.
Charter Bus Safety
Even those of us who fly only occasionally are familiar with the safety instructions given by flight attendants before take off. Why don’t we get similar safety instructions in motorcoaches, like Greyhound or buses that take us on school or charter trips? Why aren’t buses required to have safety lighting that would enable you to find the exit in case of an emergency? Whey are there no seat belts in buses? Are buses outfitted with emergency exits and, if so, where are they and how do you operate them?
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