The Impact of Self-Driving Vehicles
October 17, 2017It is just a matter of time before self-driving cars are going to be sharing the road with driver operated vehicles. In fact, some predict that they will eventually replace driver operated vehicles altogether. As manufacturers continue to fine tune and perfect this new technology, the auto insurance industry must figure out how to insure » Read More
Guide to Preventing Car Accidents
October 6, 2017No one gets into their car with the intention of getting into a car accident. Yet, they are an unfortunate reality that can have a wide range of consequences, ranging from traffic citations and minor injuries to massive property damage and multiple fatalities. Even the most responsible driver can be involved in a car accident » Read More
Can Artificial Intelligence Make Car Accidents a Thing of the Past?
October 4, 2017Most car accidents are caused by some degree of human error. Speeding, tailgating, texting while driving, and driving under the influence are all behaviors that can cause serious car accidents. As the technology for artificial intelligence continues to grow and develop, many believe that our roads will become a safer place if humans are no » Read More
Improving Roadway Safety
September 29, 2017Despite our best efforts to follow the rules of the road and make responsible choices every time we get behind the wheel, car accidents continue to be an unfortunate reality that can cause massive property damage, serious injuries, and loss of life. A car accident can be caused by a wide range of factors, including » Read More
Driver Training Program to Prevent Teen Accidents
September 27, 2017It is safe to assume that most parents would take advantage of any program that promised to reduce teen car accidents by up to 50 percent. According to officials from NJM Insurance, “Share the Keys” is a 60 to 90-minute interactive driving program for parents and their teen drivers. By encouraging increased parental involvement, the » Read More
Drug Overdose Wrecks on the Rise
September 21, 2017Over the past decade, drunk driving-related fatalities have gone down by almost 25 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unfortunately, while drunk driving accidents have been on the decline, drugged driving accidents have been climbing at an alarming rate. In fact, car accidents caused by drivers who are overdosing have become so » Read More
Are Zero Car Accidents an Attainable Goal?
September 11, 2017Considering the number of car accidents that continue to occur on roads and highways across the country, it may seem unrealistic to think we can completely eliminate car accidents and the resulting injuries and fatalities in our lifetime. However, with the continued advancement of autonomous cars and safety technology, some believe that this goal could » Read More
Summer Driving Deadly for Teens
June 27, 2017Now that the school year has ended, more inexperienced teen drivers are on the roads, which can have a serious impact on the number of car accidents that occur during the summer months. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 1,022 people suffered fatalities in car accidents involving teen drivers during » Read More
Drinking and Driving in the Summertime
June 19, 2017From Memorial Day to Labor Day, people are on the roads and highways more often due to the end of the school year and families hitting the road for summer vacations. Unfortunately, there is also a rise in car accidents during this time, which is why the summer months are known as some of the » Read More