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Winter storms often bring a rash of auto claims. Winter driving can be dangerous, so it is essential to stay alert and be smart. Let’s talk about winter driving safety tips, and steps to simplify the claims process should you be…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Claims, Personal, Prevention, Weather
Tags: accident claims, auto accident, auto claim, auto insurance claim, automobile accident, car accident, claims process, driving safety, driving safety tips, road conditions, safe driving, winter, winter driving, winter storm, winter weather
The most dangerous animal in the U.S. is not the sharp-clawed bear or the sharp-toothed shark. Surprisingly, it may be the kind, furry animal we grew up calling “Bambi.” And the most dangerous time of year is now!
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Category: Accident, Auto, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management, Weather
Tags: caution signs, deer, driving safety, driving safety tips, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, road safety, road safety tips, roadside assistance program, safe driving
I hate to admit it, but over the years I have had my fair share of mishaps when it comes to backing up vehicles. From hitting my dad’s car to eliminating a few small trees in the yard, and even…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Central, Claims, Commercial, Education, Employees, Liability, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: driving safety tips, Internal Traffic Control in Roadway Work Zones, safe vehicle backing procedures, Safety Tips, vehicle backing, work zones
The holiday season is in full swing, which means a significant rise in travel for holiday parties and family gatherings. Considering the increase in vehicles on the roads, it is even more critical that safe driving practices are followed going…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Central, Education, Liability, Personal, Prevention
Tags: driving safety tips, drowsy driving, impaired driving, Personal, personal accident, prevent accidents
With farmers in and out of fields for harvest season, it’s important for everyone to do their part to help keep our farmers and motorists safe. One study by the University of Iowa indicates that equipment-related accidents in the nine…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Central, Education, Personal, Prevention, Weather
Tags: auto accident, driving safety tips, farming equipment, farming season, Harvest Season, road safety tips
Spring showers brings May flowers, but it also can bring difficult driving conditions. Driving in the rain can make for some frustrating, slippery, and slow car rides. However, wet weather conditions can create a splash of problems if you do…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Commercial, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management, Weather
Tags: april showers, auto, driving in rain, driving safety tips, roadside assistance, roadside assistance program, safe driving
Oh the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, but you have places to go, regardless of the snow, of the snow, of the snow! The first winter storm always brings a rash of weather claims and…
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Category: Auto, Business, Commercial, Personal, Prevention, Weather
Tags: auto, business, car safety kit, driving safety tips, winter driving, winter weather
I am a reserve officer for a local police department and work primarily in its Traffic Division. Working in this capacity, I have seen some bad accidents and, unfortunately, most of the time it involves the misuse of alcohol or…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Education, Personal, Prevention
Tags: alcohol related accident, drinking and driving, driving safety tips, impaired driving, Safety Tips, teen driver, traffic accidents
Original post authored by Eaton & Berube Insurance and shared with their permission. Although the weather can be unpredictable, we expect the winter season to be accompanied by freezing rain, sleet, snow, and ice, and just a slight amount of…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Personal, Risk Management, Weather
Tags: accident, cold weather, dangerous driving conditions, driving safety tips, ice, safe following distances, Safety Tips, skid, skidding hazards, snow, winter, winter driving