Cheap Car Insurance Liability Coverage Only

 

September 29, 2007 by fashun · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Liability Only Insurance 

Reader question:

Okay, I got into a car accident, and I didn’t outright cause it, but if it weren’t for certain physical limitations of mine, it wouldn’t have been as bad as it was. Will I still be able to make a car insurance claim for my injuries?

Lucy

That’s a great question, Lucy.

On every subject, there is a situation that is not as clear as others. While it is easy to say who is at fault when someone rear ends another car, it is a bit more difficult to say if someone had some sort of fault if their eyesight was not in good enough shape to be able to drive in the safest way possible on the road. If you have some type of physical limitation that makes you wonder if some of the negligence in an accident may be put on you, then this might make you think as little bit.

There are many physical limitations that have an effect on driving, and one of the main ones is eyesight. This is one reason why car insurance companies often only give discounts for senior physical car insurance liability premiums if those seniors get regular exams to make sure that they are in the best shape to be driving. There comes a point when simple corrective lenses do not work. However, most people are able to wear glasses and contacts to solve this problem. Then there are other situations–perhaps someone has a leg that shakes a little bit, which caused them to put their foot on the gas and make a accident caused by someone else worse.

There is an expectation from the car insurance company that a driver who has certain limitations will take certain measures that may be necessary to lessen or get rid of the impact that their problem might have on their driving. For this reason, there might not be an excuse if someone with very bad vision goes driving without their glasses. However, there are some conditions which may slightly worsen an accident, although not causing it, which are normally not dangerous and can not be expected to be taken care of in any other way; or if someone has already accounted for their physical limitations and is driving safely.

The truth is that the final responsibility falls on the person who caused the accident. It is their responsibility to make sure that it is safe for anyone who may be driving on the road or their property, regardless of their physical limitations. If someone plows into the side of your car, then it is not your fault that you were put into that situation, because that was due to their own negligence. Therefore, in most cases, you are not at all at fault.

However, there are some instances in which the situation may become a little more murky, such as if your problem should have been taken care of before you went driving or if it contributed more significantly to the damages. In these cases, it would be wise to hire a car insurance liability claim attorney, who can help you navigate the claims system and get the negligence quotient that you deserve.

Cheers,

Fashun Guadarrama.

Why Does My Car Insurance Rate Keep Going Up and Up?

 

August 22, 2007 by fashun · Leave a Comment
Filed under: auto insurance quotes 

Reader question:

I’m a good driver, I don’t speed, I never get into an accident, I have a safe car that’s a few years old–so why does my car insurance premium keep on going up?

July

Good question.

It’s annoying to watch those prices rise even when you are doing everything that you can to stop them. However, that is the way it is, and the reason that your premium prices are rising out of your control is not your own fault, but the fault of other people who are insured by your car insurance company. Fixing a car and replacing it are things that are getting more and more expensive every year, and with the number of claims that are filed, it can be difficult for a car insurance company to keep the prices down on their premiums while still making a profit.

You cannot avoid this problem entirely, but one way to lessen its effect is to go looking for a car insurance company whose rates are not rising so rapidly. Get a free online auto insurance quote and see what other companies would offer you in terms of quotes. It could be that you find another company that is just as good as the one you are currently at, but which gives you your car insurance for much cheaper.

Even if your prices aren’t rising at your current car insurance company, then you should still get an online quote every once in a while, just to see where you’re at. Many of the people who have car insurance today and are overpaying are doing so because they become comfortable with their car insurance company and don’t realize that there are companies out there that could be offering them more for their money. A twice yearly look at your policy and your price for updates and searches can keep you satisfied and a little bit richer.

Cheers,

Fashun Guadarrama.

If I Get A Speeding Ticket Will My Car Insurance Rate Go Up?

 

August 22, 2007 by fashun · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Auto insurance help 

Reader question:

If I get a speeding ticket, will my car insurance rates go up?

Andy

Usually.

It all depends on who you are and what car insurance company you are with. Typically, a speeding ticket is one of the big factors in the rise of your car insurance rates. It is evidence that you are an irresponsible driver and puts you into a high risk pool of people being insured. One speeding ticket might not be the end of your car insurance history, but it does usually have a big impact, although not nearly as much as getting into a car accident. Car insurance companies want to nip speeders in the bud, though, considering that speeding is more likely to get you in a car accident to begin with. If your rate goes up too much, though, you can get free auto insurance quotes and see what other companies are like.

However, it isn’t necessarily true that you will see an increase in your premium. If you have been a long time customer with your car insurance company, they might want to give it a little bit of thought before giving you reason to leave them be. If you have a good driving record from the past and the speeding ticket is a one time thing that is in no way normal to your driving experience, it is very possible that you will see little to no effect from your speeding ticket on your premium.

Cheers,

Fashun Guadarrama.