An accident will affect your insurance rate for three to five years, but the exact length varies by company and state. After your car gets fixed and your insurance claim is settled, you’d like to ...

Victoria was a practicing attorney for over a decade, admitted in Texas and California. She has also held senior HR roles in major corporations, honing a talent for communicating across varied ...

If you're involved in a minor accident, you may consider paying out of pocket instead of making a claim with your insurance. If another driver is at fault, they may offer you cash. Otherwise, if you ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

While it may be helpful in certain circumstances, accident forgiveness may cost you more in the long run. If you pay extra for accident forgiveness with your car insurance, you might think your ...

Car accident rates have been on the increase and experts point to everything from more distracted driving to rising temperatures caused by climate change. There were nearly 6 million car accidents in ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may occur after a traumatic event such as a car accident. Without treatment, it can have long-term effects, including flashbacks ...