What It Means When No One Gets a Ticket After a Car Accident

After a car crash, you’ll probably do three things: assess yourself for injuries, exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver, and call the police to file an accident report. When the police arrive, they’ll take down information from…

Study Reported Charleston 12th Most Dangerous Driving City in U.S.

According to an analysis by Insurify, Charleston, South Carolina ranks No. 12 on a national list of the cities with residents who have the most car accidents. The data science team at Insurify, an online site for comparing auto insurance rates, said nearly…

What Is a Miss-and-Run?

Everyone fears being the victim of a hit-and-run accident, but “miss-and-run” accidents can also leave victims in the lurch after suffering vehicle damage and injuries. Miss-and-run accidents occur every day in the U.S., but few South Carolinians know what they…

Report: According to a Recent Study Johns Island is Home to the Most Accident Prone Drivers in the United States

More than one in five drivers in Johns Island, S.C., has caused a car accident at some point in their driving career, making the coastal community the nation’s most dangerous for car accidents, a survey says. Online auto insurance broker…

Drivers Let Their Focus Wander as They Get Used to Partial Automation

As drivers get used to automation features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-centering technology, they become more likely to let their focus slip or take their hands off the wheel, according to a new study. Researchers from the Insurance Institute…

After an Auto Wreck, Can I Choose My Own Body Shop?

After a crash, your auto insurance (or the other driver’s insurance, if they caused the crash) will pay for your vehicle to be repaired. However, the insurer will often also supply you with a list of ‘preferred’ auto shops, leading…