Coalition to Initiate Crackdown on Auto Accident Fraud in Florida
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has warned that the current trend in fraudulent claims is unsustainable and may lead to an automobile liability insurance availability crisis.
Chicago Body Shop Workers Stage Accidents to Scam GEICO
Three former body shop workers from Chicago admitted to staging fake accidents in exchange for kickbacks from a GEICO claims adjuster, the Chicago Tribune reported. Adam Wiktorczyk, Tomasz Klepka and Stanislaw Szczerbinski, who worked at the former AAAA Auto Care, pleaded guilty March 1 to submitting false claims to GEICO. The trio was accused of
New DCR Systems Accident Repair Center Opens in Ohio
A new DCR Systems Accident Repair Center will take the place of an old Saturn dealership at 27100 Chagrin Boulevard in Orange Village, Ohio. DCR Systems plans to renovate the space with several installations, some demolition and additions to the exterior of the building to make it look more presentable. Owner Michael Giarrizzo said the
Fix Auto Shares Accident Preparedness Tips for National Youth Traffic Safety Month
May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month, and with prom and graduation festivities this month and summer right around the corner, Fix Auto’s Oregon network – a group of six independently owned and operated shops – says it’s the ideal time to educate communities about youth traffic safety. “Traffic accidents are the leading cause of
Carsmetics Express Accident Repair Expands into Georgia
Carsmetics Express Accident Repair has opened its first location in Georgia after experiencing success with 17 locations in Florida and Southern California. “Carsmetics will provide Atlanta car owners with an affordable, high quality repair in 24 hours that will make their car look good again,” said Georgia owner/partner Craig Gonzales. “We’re pleased to offer the
CARSTAR Canada Launches New Campaign: ‘Where Accidents Unhappen’
CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. announced it’s rebranding itself in 2010 as the place “where accidents unhappen.” The accompanying ad campaign includes radio and television spots that convey to consumers that if they’re ever in an accident, CARSTAR will be there to make their accident “unhappen.” CARSTAR says the new campaign focuses on driving distractions. In
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Bare-Bottomed Passenger Causes a Scene at Accident
Mother always said to always don a clean pair of undies in case the unthinkable happens, but an Australian woman clad only in a G-string when she was involved in an accident apparently took the advice a bit too literally. The Sunshine Coast Daily reported that the underdressed woman – a passenger in a Subaru
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision
Industry supporters came together to deliver state of the art emergency extrication training to more than 125 emergency service personnel in Las Vegas the week of June 1. 911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive and Hertz Local Edition hosted the event with Progressive Insurance, Nationwide Insurance and Green Leaf Recyclers providing vehicles. With advancements in vehicle
Accident Scene Advanced Training Hosted by 911 Collision and Partners
911 Collision Centers, Kent Automotive, Hertz Local Edition and Nationwide Insurance delivered emergency extrication training on modern vehicles to more than 150 emergency service personnel in Tucson and Scottsdale, Ariz., the week of December 15. With advancements in vehicle design, multiple air bags and passenger restraint systems, first responders need additional training to be
STRANGE BUT TRUE: Crash Survivors Collide in Accident-Scene Card Game
Chinese motorists who apparently felt lucky after surviving a pile-up involving more than 20 cars decided to play cards amidst the wreckage. A Chinese News Network photographer captured a group of three people sitting on fold-out stools and playing cards amidst dust and smoke in front of a wrecked truck. "It looked like they didn’t