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Commissioner Issues Regulations Prohibiting Gender Discrimination In Automobile Insurance Rates

By Aline Miranda on February 15, 2019

The California Department of Insurance issued a new regulation prohibiting the use of gender in setting personal automobile insurance rates in California.

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Senior Driver Safety

By Aline Miranda on September 21, 2018

Driving means independence and we all want to continue to drive as long as we can. Senior drivers tend to be among the safest drivers on the road mainly because of their experience and general risk avoidance. However, as we age, some of us may notice changes that affect our driving ability to the point where our driving may be unsafe. DMV wants the public to be aware that we should talk to the seniors we love about their driving skills and safety.

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5 Steps to Take If Your Child Was Injured in a Car Accident

By Aline Miranda on September 18, 2018

Even when you are driving as carefully as possible, there is still the potential that you may get into a car accident on the road. Many car accidents result in injuries to those driving the car and those riding in the vehicle. If your child is in the car and gets injured, this will most likely heighten your stress after the car accident. You want to ensure your child is okay and help them obtain the medical treatment they need. You also need to remember to contact a San Diego car accident attorney to help process your claim on behalf of yourself and your child.

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Insurance 101: Filing a Car Accident Claim with an Insurance Company

By Aline Miranda on August 31, 2018

Were you recently in a car accident in California? If so, you are probably trying to figure out how to file a claim properly with an insurance company.

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The Legal Side of Getting into a Car Accident in San Diego

By Aline Miranda on July 6, 2018

Getting into a car accident is one scary experience. It’s sad that many Americans have gotten into an accident at least once in their lifetime. It’s completely out of your control. Now you have to deal with the insurance company. It may not even have been your fault and now you have to deal with it. What do you do? How do you prove the other driver was at fault? Fault is determined by the amount of negligence the other driver has. California has specific laws for proving negligence.

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The Unexpected Costs of Drowsy Driving

By Aline Miranda on March 9, 2018

Ben DiMaggio is a researcher for sleep science and health organization Tuck.com. Ben specializes in investigating how sleep, and sleep deprivation, affect public health and safety. Ben lives in Portland, Oregon. His worst sleep habit is checking his email right before bed.

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Understand Your Coverage as a Ride-Share Driver

By Aline Miranda on November 30, 2017

As ride-share driving for Uber, Lyft, or other has become more popular, it is important to understand the insurance coverage that applies when you are at work behind the wheel.

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Driving Out of Town for the Holidays?

By Aline Miranda on November 22, 2017

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, it is likely you, like millions of other Americans, will be driving to visit friends and family. According to AAA, Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest travel times of the year. Almost one in six Americans travel at least 50 miles over the holiday weekend.

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New Background Check Requirements for Ride-Share Drivers

By Aline Miranda on November 20, 2017

Uber’s introduction of a “safe rides” fee a few years ago angered lots of customers who thought they should not have to pay an extra fee for their safety. That fee generated more than $449 million in revenue for Uber over the last two years, according to a report from Bloomberg.

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Help Prevent Distracted Driving

By Aline Miranda on October 30, 2017

The number of accidents caused by distracted driving is growing due to increased popularity of mobile devices. Texting while driving or checking social media while driving has led to injury and loss of life in many accidents. Recent statistics provided by the Federal Communications Commission is a sobering reality check.

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