Photo-Based Body Shop Estimates are a Joke: A Consumer’s Perspective
As a consumer, I can tell you that photo-based estimating is a joke. And the only ones laughing are the insurance companies.
Collision Industry Conference: Photo-Based Estimating Is a ‘Deficiency’
When Allstate last year downsized more than 500 claims adjusters, the insurer said shifting to its QuickFoto Claim tool would make the estimating process more efficient. But at least one repairer doesn’t see it that way.
Distracted-Driving Law: Motorists in Washington State Will Receive $136 Ticket if Caught Using Phone
Under the E-DUI law, drivers may not use handheld cell phones or watch videos while they’re driving, stopped in traffic or at a stoplight.
Traffic Safety: Do You Live in a Green State or Red State?
To highlight the need for more consistent safety regulations from state to state, the group Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety has released its 15th annual “Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws.”
24 Facing Felony Fraud Charges in Las Vegas Car-Crash Caper
A Clark County, Nev., grand jury returned a 68-felony count indictment against 24 Las Vegas residents for their alleged roles in filing 23 fraudulent insurance claims related to staged automobile accidents and thefts.
Nearly 600 People Could Die in Car Crashes During July 4 Weekend, National Safety Council Says
Based on calculations by the National Safety Council, 582 people could be killed on the roads during the upcoming July Fourth holiday weekend, and nearly 67,000 could be seriously injured.
Michigan: Increase for Auto Accident Catastrophic Coverage Kicks in July 1
The increase, from $160 per vehicle to $170 per vehicle, is part of Michigan’s one-of-a-kind mandate that requires drivers to purchase unlimited, lifetime medical benefits with their auto insurance.
Kroger Cuts Collision Rates in Half with Video Telematics Program
Kroger adopted the Lytx DriveCam video telematics safety program to address a troubling trend in Kroger’s dedicated fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles.
National Safety Council Urges Parents to Stay Involved with Teen Drivers During Prom Season
A National Safety Council poll found that teen drivers are largely aware of the risks associated with driving while distracted, with more than half reporting that distraction by technology almost contributed to a crash or put themselves and others at risk.
New Data from Cambridge Mobile Telematics Shows Distracted Driving Dangers
Data from a study involving several hundreds of thousands of drivers shows that phone distraction occurred during 52 percent of trips that resulted in a crash.
