It’s easy to forget about car insurance — until you need to file a claim, that is. Being in a car accident can be very stressful. Luckily, insurance companies make filing a claim relatively easy. Most ...

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Insurance is a protection you pay for, but hope you never need. It is there in case of a car crash to address repairs, medical costs, and property damage. But when you need financial support, will ...

Although you were involved in an accident, you may not know exactly why things happened the way they happened. So, don't speculate. When police officers or insurance agents ask questions, answer them ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

Auto insurance helps protect drivers from unexpected costs, and providers help hedge their bet by charging cheaper premiums for “low-risk” drivers and higher premiums for “high-risk” drivers. U.S. car ...

Discover how long car accidents stay on your record, how they affect insurance rates, and what you need to report to the DMV.