'Cash for crash' scams fuel sharp rise in insurance fraud

A surge in so-called "cash for crash" scams and fraudulent whiplash injury claims is being blamed for a sharp rise in insurance fraud detected by Britain's biggest insurer. Two thirds of people would turn a blind eye to insurance fraud, a survey shows. Photograph: Image Source / Rex Features Aviva said it discovered more than £110m worth of fraud in 2013 – up 19% on the previous year – and that it was currently uncovering...

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11 Expert Tips for Saving on Car Insurance

My friend Lynn works for a major U.S. insurance company. I recently asked her for tips to help people save money on auto insurance. I expected maybe a few quick ideas, but she went above-and-beyond with the following detailed list. If you own a car, you should read these tips. For readability’s sake, I haven’t blockquoted this, but it’s all Lynn. Note that every insurance company is different — not all of these ideas work everywhere. The first thing you can do to save money on auto insurance is to self-insure as much as you can afford....

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Car Insurance in Israel

Car insurance in Israel is split into two parts: Compulsory Insurance (Bituach Hova) Comprehensive Insurance (Bituach M'kif) Compulsory insurance: As its name suggests, all cars are required by law to be insured with a compulsory insurance policy, and it is an offense to drive a car without one. The compulsory insurance covers personal injury and death (G-d forbid) only, for the driver of the car, passengers in the car and...

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Vehicle Insurance in Russia

Find out about the types of vehicle insurance available in Russia, how to make a claim and what the cover provides... In order to drive any vehicle in Russia, a driver must have the minimum compulsory third-party liability insurance OSAGO (ОСАГО; Obyazatelnoe strahovanye avtograzhdanskoy otvetstvenosti / Обязательное страхование автогражданской ответственности), colloquially known as avtotsivilka (автоцивилка). This policy is of quite...

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How to Negotiate Personal Injury Lawyer Fees

Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit against another party? Are you wondering how much money you might be awarded? Don't forget to factor in attorneys fees into the equation.  By negotiating a lower attorney settlement fee, you can easily save thousands of dollars. 1. Determine if you actually have a strong case:  Were there witnesses to the injury? Hospital records? A police report? If you feel that you were wronged and you have evidence to support it, it is worth pursuing a legal consultation. 2. Research the...

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Tips for Choosing an Auto Accident Attorney

Let’s face it—despite our best efforts to drive safely and follow the speed limit, automobile accidents happen. Whether driving a car, truck or motorcycle, or whether or not you’re at fault, it’s wise to hire an attorney to protect yourself in the legal proceedings that will undoubtedly follow a serious wreck. Even if you’re not at fault, you may find it difficult to win your case without legal representation, particularly if the other party has an accident attorney. A well-versed personal injury lawyer’s knowledge also will prove beneficial...

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How Long Does A DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rate?

When it comes to auto insurance premiums, we all have some control over how rates can affect us. You have the opportunity to assume more of the risk with higher deductibles, just carrying liability coverage on older cars, getting discounts for not receiving speeding tickets, in general just being an overall good driver. However, for some avoiding such incidences seem to be difficult so if this applies to you don't freight, there is still hope for obtaining insurance. With all the things that can effect your insurance premium getting...

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How To Find A Best Accident Lawyer Or Personal Injury Law Firms Colorado

If, by misfortune, you need to hire services of accident lawyer, it is important to contact and hire an efficient lawyer. If you are living in Colorado, there are many personal injury law firms Colorado that offer services of car crash lawyers, Colorado Accident lawyer and more. When looking for an accident lawyer, having a bit of legal knowledge would help. When seeking legal help, having a information about that area of practice would be a great help. Read below to get some idea about how to search a lawyer. What kind of attorney do...

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