(1.)Determine that you are okay and that you or your vehicle is not in imminent danger of becoming struck by any vehicles. (2) Call 911. Check if anyone has been injured and be able to describe the location of the accident, what vehicles are involved and whether the accident is blocking the flow of traffic. […]
January 16, 2013
•Wait for the police to investigate your accident before agreeing to any deal with a tow truck driver. •You have the right to have your vehicle towed wherever you want it within the city limits or a reasonable distance. You may contact family, friends or your insurance company to determine where your vehicle should […]
January 14, 2013
Insurance Fraud Auto accidents are difficult enough without having to deal with insurance fraud. Fraud can occur both during and after an accident. • Staged accidents occur when innocent insured drivers are set up. These include “panic stops” in which a driver slams on the brake intentionally causing a rear-end collision and “drive downs” in […]
January 10, 2013
Texas law requires every motorist to carry liability insurance so that if you are at fault, you can pay for the damage to the other vehicle and cover the medical costs of the other driver or passengers if they are injured. Mandatory minimum liability coverage in Texas is 30/60/25. That means there is $30,000 coverage […]
January 8, 2013
Get the right insurance for your trucks—and save money, too Five things you should consider before your next renewal By Andy Fulford, product manager, Progressive Your vehicle insurance could be as much as 40 percent of your total operating budget. A Regular policy review is essential in making sure you have the right […]
December 28, 2012
A trip in an RV shouldn’t ruin your marriage … or your day Mistakes happen, especially when you’re somewhere unfamiliar, but the results of a recent survey may still surprise you. The survey found that among RVers, a spouse is more likely to be accidentally left behind than the dog. A leading […]
December 26, 2012
No Slip-Sliding Away: How to Stay on the Road One thing is easy to foretell: Unpredictable weather can cause reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions that make it challenging for even the most experienced drivers. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself, your passengers and your car. The following tips can help you […]
December 19, 2012
To save money in the winter, it’s tempting to use a space heater to heat a room rather than to heat the entire house. But it’s important to be cautious with this option. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 25,000 residential fires every year are associated with the use of room […]
November 30, 2012
As your insurance agent, it is my job to make sure you are aware of all the great tools your carrier has to offer. Travelers is staying connected to you by offering the NEW Travelers Auto Accident Help application for your iPhone®! This tool is free to download from the iTunes® store and enables you […]
November 28, 2012
Eight Tips For The Road Ahead Be Safe, Be Smart On A Long-Distance Road Trip Whether you’re traveling alone, with a buddy or with your spouse and a car full of kids, there are few things more “American” than the long-distance road trip. Countless vacation travelers will drive the highways looking for fun and […]
November 21, 2012