It’s easy to assume that an accident that only involved a single vehicle was the fault of the driver. But this is not necessarily the case. While many single-vehicle crashes are the result of driver error, in a significant number of instances, someone else is to blame. How? Here’s how.
Learn More About When a Single-Vehicle Crash Isn’t the Fault of the DriverMemorial Day is coming up, and that means the streets and highways around San Diego will be more crowded than ever. Many of the cars on the road will belong to tourists and out-of-towners who are unfamiliar with California traffic. This will almost certainly lead to an increase in the number of crashes.
Learn More About Tourists Don’t Get a Free Pass to Hit You on Memorial DayEveryone knows the physical toll that a car crash can take: broken bones, cuts and bruises, head or spine injuries. That’s why insurance coverage is mandated for drivers in every state in the U.S., including California. But insurance often falls short of helping victims deal with the emotional trauma that results from car accidents. It […]
Learn More About What Insurers Don’t Tell You About the Emotional Costs of a Car WreckAs pedestrians in San Diego, we know the importance of caution when it comes to crossing traffic. But one thing most people would never imagine is being struck by a car while inside a building. Unfortunately, storefront accidents more common than you think.
Learn More About What’s the Deal with Storefront Accidents?Southern California’s roads are notoriously congested, and San Diego residents see the aftermath of accidents almost every day while on their commutes. That’s why California has the highest average insurance rates in the country. With such high rates, you probably assume that if you’ve paid for an insurance policy, you will be protected in the […]
Learn More About “No Fault” Doesn’t Mean “No Pay”How well do you understand your insurance policy? Can you explain the difference between liability coverage and personal injury protection? Does your medical insurance fully cover you in the event of a serious crash? These are just a few of the basic questions that every California driver should be able to answer before purchasing car […]
Learn More About Common Insurance Myths (and Facts)Insurance companies are pretty good at estimating the cost of an accident. This is, after all, the core of their business. And while they will always look to cut corners, you can also feel pretty comfortable that they know what they are talking about.
Learn More About Automobile Insurers Don’t Want to Pay Your (Full) Medical BillsAs drivers in the state of California, we’re all familiar with the need for liability auto insurance. The law requires it, and driving without insurance (besides being illegal) leaves you open to expensive lawsuits if you cause an accident with injuries. But what about injured passengers? Who covers them?
Learn More About Passenger Liability 101: Your Guide to Insurance After an AccidentBased on the commercials, you’d think insurance companies are as friendly as the agents who represent them on TV. They claim they’ll always have your back in the event of an accident, but the reality is different. Very different.
Learn More About A Bad Case of Insurance InjusticePeople buy insurance for two reasons: To protect themselves in the event of a catastrophe. To comply with the law. Everyone who purchases insurance, no matter what form, does it to give themselves peace of mind. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not live up to their promises, and people like us end up paying the […]
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