Class Action Suits Allege Progressive Lowered Value Of Totaled Vehicles

Two separate class action lawsuits were filed last week alleging Progressive used Mitchell International’s estimating software to systematically lower the actual cash value (ACV) of totaled vehicles, according to court documents. The lawsuits, using similar language, allege Progressive cheated the system when calculating the ACV of vehicles that were considered a

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California Doubles Automobile Liability Requirements In 2025

A law doubling auto liability coverage limits in the Golden State goes into effect January 1, 2025. Senate Bill 1107 was signed into law in September 2022 and this bill increases the minimum liability insurance requirements for drivers statewide. California’s existing law requires a minimum of $15,000 for bodily injury

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Excess Speed And Seatbelts… A Holiday Reminder

A recent fatal crash on Interstate 5 has left a community and a family in mourning. On December 2 a high-speed collision claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and resulted in severe injuries on his passenger. This crash has sparked a far-reaching conversation about the consequences of speeding. The

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In Any Personal Injury Claim Proving Fault Is Critical

Fault is the cornerstone of a personal injury case. In California, like most other states, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff/injured party to prove fault. Fault and negligence are in effect the same thing. When someone fails to act to prevent someone else from getting hurt, it is

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