The overall number of traffic fatalities in 2007 reached its lowest level since 1994

Published - 08/15/2008 12:00 AM

The overall number of traffic fatalities in 2007 reached its lowest level since 1994. The 2007 “Annual Assessment of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatalities and People Injured” shows a 3.9 percent decline in people killed in the United States, from 42,708 in 2006 to 41,059. This reduction in fatalities is ... 

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Critics hit state auto insurance proposal

Published - 08/30/2007 12:00 AM

The proposed rules for auto insurance competition in Massachusetts were met yesterday with skepticism from consumer advocates and caution from at least some insurers. State insurance Commissioner Nonnie S. Burnes on Tuesday proposed a system by which insurers will be able to set their own rates, but without the use of ... 

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The Consequences of Not Having Auto Insurance

Published - 06/16/2007 12:00 AM

When young adults graduate college they have aspirations of starting their first "real world" job, getting their own place and buying a brand new car - one that does not need a screwdriver to start. However, college students are also graduating with much more than just a college degree ... 

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Insurance.com's Steps to Take When You're in a Car Accident

Published - 06/16/2007 12:00 AM

If you've been in a car accident, then you know how scary and confusing it can be. It is easy to find yourself mixed up and unsure of the details you need to protect yourself and your passengers. Your auto insurance company will handle a lot of the logistics ... 

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Baby Boomer Drivers Will Increase the Number of Senior Drivers

Published - 06/16/2007 12:00 AM

By 2030, more than 40 million aging baby boomers will be flooding American's streets and highways as senior drivers. For some people, this is a scary thought because senior citizens and teenagers have the highest rate of auto accidents in the United States. For others, it is merely something ... 

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Seat Belts Make Auto Safety a Snap

Published - 06/15/2007 12:00 AM

What auto device is simple to use, takes just a second to snap into place, and saves thousands of lives each year? Seat belts of course • probably the single most important tool you have to keep safe while driving. Seat belt stats at a glance Accidents do happen, ... 

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How Your Driving Record Impacts Your Insurance Rate

Published - 05/01/2007 12:00 AM

In most states, the motor vehicles department has a "point" system, which is used to track your driving record. Generally, each type of infraction (moving violations, parking tickets, at-fault accidents, driving under the influence, etc.) is assigned a certain point value. When you are found guilty of one of ... 

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