The Rise of Attorney-Represented Insurance Claims
With budget cuts at the forefront and traffic fatalities on the rise, overburdened law enforcement departments in some areas have elected to limit the type of auto accident to which they will respond. This disturbing trend has given rise to unanticipated concerns. One in particular could adversely affect all drivers who carry insurance. When Lack of Trauma Equals Lack of Response In southern Nevada and states across the country, the police will no longer attend […]
Keeping your boat maintained
Boat maintenance is probably one of the most daunting tasks of any mode of transportation or fun. There’s a reason that people say boat stands for Bust Out Another Thousand. However, it doesn’t always have to be that expensive. By keeping your boat well maintained and checking on things periodically, you can prevent huge repair bills by fixing something before it gets overwhelming. Because there are so many things to keep up on a […]
Emergency Vehicles – Be on the lookout!
Most people know that when they see or hear lights and sirens, we should get out of the way. More often than not it’s an ambulance, fire engine or police officer trying to get where they are going in a hurry. Unfortunately knowing and doing are two different things. Sometimes there is nothing we can do, other times people think that where they need to go is just as important. The law says that upon […]
Drunk Boating – It’s A Crime!
Sure, most people take it as a given that when you take the boat out on the lake, of course you’re going to have a few beers. However, most people aren’t aware that the laws on water and the laws on land are surprisingly similar. Sure, there can be alcohol on the boat but not in your car, but that’s just about where the differences end. Accidents on the water can be just as fatal […]
What to think about before getting a Dog!
If you are thinking of adding a new, furry family member to your home, it’s important to think of the additional costs. Food and visits to the veterinarian are common costs but did you know that your new pooch could increase your homeowners/renters insurance premium? The Insurance Information Institute reported that nearly $489 billion was paid out in dog bite claims in 2012. Additionally, they reported that one-third of homeowners’ claims were submitted due to […]
Being A Tourist
Working in a must see destination can be fun and can introduce you to a lot of different types of people from many different parts of the world. Unfortunately, all that coolness and diversity all seem to change when people are visiting from elsewhere and people become tourists who are more alike than different. Though most people are smart and savvy people when they are in there own hometown, but often will tend to leave […]
Keeping Your Car Clean
It’s so nice to drive around in a clean car, it’s almost like it was new again. Unfortunately, things like kids, work and just life in general can make keeping your car clean a bit more difficult. Lucky for you, there are a few tips that can make that new look last just a little bit longer. So often when we come home, we’re tired and we want to go inside that we tend to […]
Road Trip Stops in Nevada
Radio Museum When one thinks of Nevada, they usually think of Las Vegas in the south, or Reno/Lake Tahoe in the north; a few smart ones might actually think of the capital, Carson City, also in the north. Then, there’s a whole lot of desert. Road trip in Nevada, might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but there are some interesting places you can stop along the way. Virginia City, is a […]
Most Stolen Cars
Whenever you’ve forgotten where you’ve parked your car in the parking lot, the thought might hit you, “Did someone steal it?” Afterward, panic ensues. Maybe it’s the fact that you love your car, maybe it’s the fact that even with your insurance, if it’s found, it will probably have to be fixed (and there’s always that pesky deductible), or maybe it’s the stuff that you have inside of it that is irreplaceable. But how likely […]
Saving on Insurance
Nowadays we need insurance for everything it seems. Car insurance, home owners insurance, renters insurance, medical insurance, life insurance, dental insurance are just a few of them. With so many things to insure, we all want to know how to make it affordable. Working out your deductibles is one way to lower your insurance cost. The more you have saved for a rainy day, the higher you can make your deductible and therefore the lower […]