Texas May Drop Phone Numbers from Vehicle Accident Reports
on Oct 29, 2009In a blow to businesses that contact drivers after car wrecks, Texas' law enforcement and transportation agencies have agreed to drop telephone numbers from crash reports. The move is supported by the insurance industry, which says it will help preve...

Halloween Safety Tips
on Oct 29, 2009•Prevent Accidents: Remove lawn furniture, or any other obstacles, to avoid accidents or damage. Ensure your home’s entry is in good condition, free of loose or broken pieces on stairwells and walkways to avoid trick-or-treaters’ injuries on yo...

Vehicle choice is particularly important for young drivers.
on Oct 28, 2009If your teenager has just gotten a driver's license, chances are he or she is looking forward to driving to school this fall. It may be hard to imagine handing them keys to your brand new car, but that may be the smartest vehicle to choose.While gett...

Safe Parking Tips
on Oct 20, 2009Some road rage incidents don't occur on a roadway. You are just as likely to encounter an aggressive driver while parking your vehicle, especially in suburban parking lots. Parking lot confrontations can result in violence.You can take some basic ste...

What Causes Car Accidents?
on Oct 19, 2009The dictionary defines accident as "an unexpected and undesirable event, a mishap unforeseen and without apparent cause." Strictly speaking, most accidents are not accidents at all: they are collisions that could and should have been avoided. So, wha...

SUPPORT CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS
on Oct 16, 2009Registered 501(c)3 Organization Hopes to Collect 100,000 Cell Phones, Enough to Provide 6 Million Minutes Calling Time for Troops Serving OverseasNORWELL, Mass., October 16, 2009 – In August, Cell Phones for Soldiers provided their 50 millionth min...

Protect Your Kids in the Car
on Oct 15, 2009The safest place for any child 12 years old and under is in the back seat. Every child should be buckled in a child safety seat, a booster seat, or with a lap/shoulder belt, if it fits.Riding with BabiesInfants up to about 20 pounds and up to 1 year...

Hydroplaning (Aquaplaning)
on Oct 13, 2009Hydroplaning (called aquaplaning in Europe and Asia) occurs when water on the roadway accumulates in front of your vehicle's tires faster that the weight of your vehicle can push it out of the way. The water pressure can cause your car to rise up and...

Rainy driving tips
on Oct 12, 2009Rainy driving tips - Smart Motorist offers the following suggestions for safer driving in wet weather. In stormy conditions, it is more difficult to see other vehicles, road signs and the road itself. It is critical to make sure you can see and be se...

Understanding The Valuations Of Condo Association Property
on Oct 8, 2009By Chris BoggsOctober 07, 2009 Statutes and even associational declarations differ on the valuation method required when placing insurance coverage on the association's property. Actual cash value (ACV), replacement cost (RC) and even market value...