Auto Accidents
Credit Based Insurance Scores: How Your Credit Can Affect Your Insurance Rates
You have a spotless driving record, so when you applied for car insurance, you were shocked to see that you were denied coverage because of your credit based insurance score. What does this mean, and how can you change it? What is a Credit Based Insurance Score? A credit based insurance score is similar to…
Read MorePA Bicycle Laws: What You Need to Know to Avoid an Accident
June provides the perfect weather for cycling in Pennsylvania. With so many bike-friendly cities like Lancaster and York, bicycling is a great activity for the whole family. This year, cities across the Susquehanna Valley, like Harrisburg, are considering implementing Bike Share programs that will allow more Pennsylvanians access to the joys of cycling. However, with…
Read MoreReasons to talk with your teen about safe driving at prom
Prom should be a time of celebration. The school year’s end is near, and if your teen is a senior, her high school career is almost over. It’s the perfect reason to dress up, dine, dance and enjoy the moment. Too often, though, such a celebration results in tragedy. Car accidents are the leading cause…
Read MoreOvercome the stress of insurance hassles
It’s tough enough when you’ve been in a car accident, or a fire destroyed your home. To complicate matters, your car insurance or home insurance company is dragging its feet in processing your claim. In waiting for your insurance payout, you’re left with a rental car or living in a motel. It’s no surprise that…
Read MoreYes or No: Driving Maneuvers
Here are a few questions about driving maneuvers we’ve all seen or done. But is it legal: 1. To talk on your cell phone without a hands-free set-up while driving in Pennsylvania? Y N 2. To have an 11-year-old ride in the front seat with you? Y N 3. For your insurance company to pay…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Insurance IQ – The Price Isn’t Always Right
Buying just the minimum auto insurance coverage may cause you much heartache later on. Accepted medical literature shows that in some cases, apparently “minor” accidents can cause you serious permanent injuries, particularly depending upon your body position at the time of impact. Here are a few IQ-tips to prepare you for scenarios beyond your control:…
Read MoreWhen an Accident Occurs, What Should You Do?
At KBG, our attorneys spend every day fighting for our clients. Standing in the way of fair and just results is the insurance industry, a multibillion dollar industry whose only goal is to pay out as little as possible on any claim whether it is legitimate or not. Each of our attorneys have handled hundreds…
Read MoreKeeping Your Kids Safe In your Vehicle
You love and cherish your children, so take the time to protect them in your vehicle. Use approved booster seats and car seats. Rear-facing seats should be used in the back seat from birth to at least 1 year old and at least 20 pounds. Forward-facing toddlers seats should be used in the back seat from age 1 and…
Read MoreSaving on Insurance
In this time of economic downturn, it may be tempting to save money on your auto insurance – or even drop your auto insurance. Before you drop your auto insurance entirely, consider the following: it is illegal to maintain a registered motor vehicle without at least state minimum insurance coverage and you may be subject to criminal penalties if caught;…
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