Every year the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) picks the safest vehicles on the road. For 2017, a total of 82 cars made the list with 38 earning top honors as “safety pick+”. But, just what criteria does the IIHS evaluate when picking the the safest cars of 2017? The IIHS is a non-profit organization,… Read more »
Why you need uninsured motorist coverage
We understand that personal auto insurance can be expensive. Because of the cost, consumers are often tempted to strip out important coverage without fully understanding the consequences. A good example of that is uninsured motorist coverage, which pays for bodily injury in the event you are hit by a driver with no insurance, or inadequate… Read more »
Practice These Safe Driving Techniques in Ice & Snow
It’s important for every driver to know how to drive in winter weather conditions. It can be challenging to drive in these conditions, but with the safe driving techniques below, you’ll know how to stay safe on the road. Be sure your car has plenty of antifreeze. You do not want to run out while… Read more »
Driving Emergencies – Do You Know How to Handle Them?
Would You Know What To Do In the Event You Have a Driving Emergency Driving hazards present themselves daily and can occur year-round in every state. But, would you know what to do in the event a driving emergency presented itself? Wildlife: Hitting a deer in the roadway can be a traumatic experience, but it… Read more »
Best Used Vehicles for Teen Drivers
Every year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety makes recommendations for the best used vehicles for teen drivers. This list becomes slightly longer every year, as vehicles that have good crash test ratings become more affordable in the used car market. To make the IIHS list, vehicles must be affordable – under $20,000 for vehicles… Read more »
Discuss These 5 Things with Your Teen Driver in Nevada
Safeguard Insurance discusses five safety rules by the NHTSA to keep teens safe while driving in Las Vegas, NV. This week represents National Teen Driver Safety Week. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the leading cause of death of teenagers from 15-19 years old in the United States is auto accidents. In order to… Read more »
5 Car Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore
Modern cars are incredibly safe, comfortable and sophisticated. They are also generally very reliable. In fact, modern cars are so reliable that many of us never experience a major mechanical problem during the time we own our vehicles. With regular maintenance, most cars and trucks are likely to see 100k miles, or more, without repairs… Read more »
Be Cautious of Uninsured Motorists in Las Vegas, NV.
Protect Yourself with Uninsured Motorist Coverage Uninsured drivers are a huge problem across the United States. Each year billions are paid out in uninsured motorists claims. Even though uninsured motorists have steadily declined over the past decade, some states still have one in four drivers driving without insurance. You can protect yourself with an insurance… Read more »
What To Do If You Find Out Your Vehicle Has Been Recalled in Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle recalls are a common occurrence in the US as well as Las Vegas, NV. Safeguard Insurance believes you should understand the process to protect yourself and your family. What do I do when my vehicle is recalled? Vehicles being recalled in the United States is a common problem; in fact, one that happens around… Read more »
Can I be sued for more than my auto insurance liability limit?
Can I be sued for more than my auto insurance liability limit? This is a question we hear occasionally and the short answer is a resounding yes. We recently had a customer call our office to lower her auto insurance liability limits to the basic state minimum. Her reasoning was that she could not be… Read more »
Property Damage Only Auto Accidents
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has recently changed the way it handle property damage only auto accidents. Effective immediately, a traffic officer will not be dispatched to investigate a non-injury accident. What does this mean for residents of Las Vegas? It is now your responsibility to exchange insurance and identification information with the other… Read more »
Holiday Season Travel Tips
‘Tis the season for traveling near and far to spend time with family. Many of us travel by car on roads that are especially busy and affected by winter weather. We want everyone to arrive at their destinations safely and offer a few tips holiday season travel tips to make sure your trip is trouble… Read more »