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Texas Auto Insurance Claims Increase by 50% Due to Weather

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May 5th, 2010
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A new report released by Allstate Insurance revealed that auto insurance claims due to bad weather increased by 50 percent in Texas. According to the auto insurer, the largest increases in auto insurance claims from 2008 to 2009 were in the cities of Houston, El Paso and Lubbock.

Auto Insurer to Crack Down on Crash Ring

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May 4th, 2010
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Auto insurer Direct General Insurance Company has taken part in an eight-month investigation to help dismantle an organized “crash ring” with law enforcement agencies in the Central Florida area.

With the dramatic rise of auto insurance fraud in Tampa, Fla. and surrounding areas, many organizations and companies have successfully come together to stop the crime.

“X the TXT” Campaign Hopes to End Texting and Driving

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April 29th, 2010
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The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, has joined forces with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, as well as Congressional leaders and Allstate Insurance senior executives to urge Americans to stop texting and driving. With previous recommendations to stop the action, this group hopes that their “X the TXT” campaign will help the message finally sink in.

How Do I Know if I’m a High-Risk Driver?

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April 28th, 2010
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Not all drivers are created equal. There are some days where you just hop into your vehicle, drive around and realize that everyone else on the road is a menace to society. What you need to pay attention to are the days where everyone is seems well behaved as on those days, you may be the one ruffling feathers on the freeway.

Study Shows 90% of Teens Likely to Drink and Drive on Prom Night

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April 15th, 2010
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A new study from Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) revealed that 90 percent of teens believe their counterparts are likely to drink and drive on prom night.

An additional 79 percent believe that the same is true for their counterparts on the equally exciting graduation night.

NAIC Study Shows Half of Americans Lack Confidence When Choosing Insurance

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April 12th, 2010
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If you feel some discomfort with the responsibility of choosing your insurance, you’re not alone, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). A recent study conducted by the association found that only 45 percent of Americans feel confident when making insurance decisions.

No-Fault Auto Insurance Not As Great As It Seems?

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February 19th, 2010
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A new study has found that no-fault auto insurance is not as beneficial as it may seem. According to the study conducted by RAND Corp., a nonprofit research organization, instead of lowering costs as it’s intended, no-fault insurance actually increases costs due to medical claims that are rising.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers Listed by Insurance.com

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February 18th, 2010
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Insurance.com recently released the results of its study that looked at the most dangerous drivers on the road, listed by profession.

According to thedangerous driverssurvey, some of the drivers on the list may be just as responsible for setting the law as breaking it.

What to Do If You’re the Victim of a Hit-and-Run Accident

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February 17th, 2010
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Car accidents are traumatizing enough as it is, but insult gets added to injury when they’re of the hit-and-run variety. According to multiple sources, there are approximately 700,000 hit-and-run car accidents every year in the United States. Hopefully you’ll never be involved in one, but if you are the victim of a hit-and-run accident, it’s important to know how to respond.

Car Borrowing Series: What if I Crash My Friend’s Car?

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September 25th, 2009
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We have all been in situations where we need a little help from our friends. From a shoulder to lean on, to fashion advice to borrowing their car, the list of what people do for the ones they love is endless.

What if you crash your friend’s car after they loaned it to you? Although the specifics vary from state to state, there are a couple of scenarios.