Auto Accidents

Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that decades ago, some women never learned to drive. When cars first became commonplace in the early 1900s, women drivers were few. Only during and after World War II did more and more American women learn to drive and embrace it. Now,...

Those who have seen the shift in remote work this past year may have noticed the decrease in traffic conditions. The fewer number of commuters means that roadways are much more open to many drivers. While the roads have cleared up in terms of congestion, fatal...

You headed off to the grocery store, you obeyed the speed limit and stopped at the red light. Suddenly, you felt a bump from behind. When you got out to check the damage, it was minor. You exchanged numbers with the other driver and finished your errands. There was no...

Even the safest drivers wind up on the receiving end of car accidents. But maybe getting in the head of the other driver can save you from injury and death. Year after year, thousands of people die in accidents involving distracted drivers. Thankfully, there are ways...

Car accidents can result in a variety of consequences. Injuries require medical care from a doctor. Damage to the car mandates service from a mechanic at a repair shop. Yet, for many crash victims involved in minor to catastrophic collisions, dealing with the...

In a time of fear over a global pandemic, those forced to quarantine in their residences to avoid catching a deadly virus can find few positives. The news continues to grim. An “end in sight” remains, at best, vague. Coronavirus, aka COVID-19, has created an era that...

This is the last installment of The Evolution of You and Your Auto Insurance, a special segment where we provide suggestions on the ideal auto insurance coverage for every decade of life. If you're just tuning in now, be sure to check out the full series below:...

Introduction Part 1: Teens- early 20s Part 2: 20s - 30s 40s - 50s At this point, you may have kids who are starting to drive. This can certainly increase your insurance rates. Having said that, if you are financially able to afford to keep the FULL TORT1 +...

Introduction Part 1: Teens - early 20s As you get a little older, you may get married and have kids. Suddenly you have people, other than yourself, to worry about. And, hopefully, you are able to afford a more comprehensive auto insurance policy. When you get married,...

Introduction If you're like most people I know (myself included), when you turned 16 years old you could not wait to get your driver's license! The idea of being able to go wherever you wanted, whenever you wanted was exciting. You were concerned about seeing your...