By author on December 13th, 2008
Reader’s Question:
How does my auto insurance company here in Georgia determine the value of my car if it gets totaled? What would happen next?
Stephanie
Atlanta, GA
Well, I hope nobody ever gets in an accident wherein the car gets totaled. That’s not right. Now, if somebody does get in an accident and the car is declared totaled [...]
By author on December 10th, 2008
Reader’s Question:
My car was rear-ended while driving in downtown Columbus. The other driver was issued a ticket. Will my car insurance premiums increase because of this?
Julia
Columbus, GA
Determining who is at fault in a rear-end accident is up to the authorities, and various factors are considered in their decisions. But in most rear-end accidents, the one [...]
By author on December 2nd, 2008
Reader’s Question:
I live in Georgia and share a flat with friends. Some of them borrow my car once in a while for out of town trips. They are not in my insurance policy. Do I need to get them listed under my coverage even if they are not my relatives?
Tim
Atlanta, GA
Having others use your car [...]