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Shopping Around for Car Insurance?
California wants to help consumers shop around for the best rates on their personal auto insurance policy. That is why California law requires insurance companies to maintain either a toll-free telephone number or Web address where consumers can obtain a free rate quote or be referred to an insurance agent/broker. The following is a list of California-admitted insurance companies compiled by the California Dept. of Insurance.
S.R. 67: A Dangerous Roadway
Driving in California is unlike driving anywhere else. According to the United States Census Bureau, there are around 30 million licensed California drivers … more than any other state. We’ve also got more interstate freeways than any other state. But of the more than 2 million miles of roadway in California, 2 lane roadways are driven more than freeways in the Golden State … and they’re more dangerous too. According to The Road Information Program (TRIP), 77% of all fatal crashes occur on 2 lane roadways, such as State Route 67.
Have You Been Injured by Someone Driving Under the Influence (DUI)?
“It’s Just Past 3 am on a Saturday Nite…”, last week’s cover story in the San Diego Reader, reports: “In San Diego it seems if you don’t have a DUI, chances are your neighbor does. According to insurance.com, America’s Finest City topped the list for having the largest percentage of drivers with alcohol related driving convictions in mid-2010.” The story takes a hard look at the consequences of driving under the influence, even for a first offense, including loss or restriction of your license, and bail, fines, penalties, and attorney’s fees which can add up to $10,000 or more.
Parental Responsibility for Accidents Caused by Minors
Generally, parents are not responsible for torts committed by their minor child. This rule dates back to a California Supreme Court case from 1885. However, the legislature has carved out several exceptions to this general rule, including limited parental responsibility for motor vehicle accidents caused by minors.
The 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America
Do you know how your automobile insurance company stacks up against the competition? The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has identified the 10 worst US insurance companies, based on consumer complaints to state regulatory agencies and lawsuits filed on behalf of consumers.
California’s Prop. 103: Consumer Protection in Purchasing Auto Liability Insurance
Proposition 103 protects California consumers when purchasing and maintaining automobile insurance. Some of the key provisions of Prop. 103 are:
Accident Reports
If you are involved in an auto accident, you must file an accident report even if the accident was not your fault.
A Warning About Spinal Traction/Decompression
Earlier this week, ConsumerAffairs.com reported that a California chiropractor has been charged with consumer fraud in a lawsuit by several district attorneys. The suit alleges the Danville, California chiropractor sold a $115,000 DRX-9000 spinal-traction (spinal decompression) machine to other chiropractors and encouraged them to provide expensive treatments for their patients.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Medical Payments Coverage: All Insurance Is Not Created Equal
These are tough economic times and everyone is looking to cut back on expenses, including auto insurance expenses. Be careful how you cut costs on your automobile insurance costs. Saving money on your auto insurance could end up hurting you if you are involved in an accident.
Allstate Drops “Accident Forgiveness” in California
No doubt you’ve seen the ads for Allstate’s “accident forgiveness” program, which prevents Allstate from increasing your premium if you have an accident. Approximately 10% of Allstate’s 1.5 million customers in California purchased this additional coverage.
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