Be Proactive And Ensure Your Safety
PHOENIX, AZ, August 19, 2020 /24-7PressRelease/ — Fatal crashes around the US have increased despite record low travel because of Covid-19. From Miami, Florida to New York City, there have been more harsh cornering events, more speeding, and increased deadly crashes than before the coronavirus.
New York City traffic declined by over 80% since the Governor issued stay at home orders. In the ten days following the orders, there was a 58% increase in speeding violations. Between March and April, there were 6 deadly crashes which are more than has ever been recorded within the same period in the previous five years.
According to a study, between March 13th when the Covid-19 National Emergency was declared and April 17th, the mileage driven by commercial vehicles dropped by 20%. However, speed increased by 17%, harsh cornering events by 15%, and rolling stops by 10%.
In Austin, Texas, traffic volumes have decreased by around 50% since the pandemic but there has been an increase in serious road injuries by 15%. It seems that people who continue to drive are frequently getting into serious crashes than before.
Auto Insurance is Still Necessary
The fact that the roads are clear because most people are staying at home doesn’t mean that they are safe. A rare but deadly crash is still likely to occur. Therefore, if there is even the slightest possibility that you will be driving, you need to ensure that you are fully covered.
From the above statistics, it is clear that there has never been a risky time to drive than the current time. This is the period that you should exercise extra caution on the road. Most importantly, you should ensure that your vehicle is properly covered just in case the worst happens.
With most countries on lockdown and many people working from home, there has been a drastic reduction in car travel. Therefore, you might be tempted to cancel your auto protection because your car is staying in the garage for the most part. However, auto protection companies like Veritas Global Protection will advise you against such a decision.
You don’t know when you will need to drive. An emergency can occur and you might need to drive to the hospital. You can’t drive without updated auto insurance. It is important to ensure that you continue paying premiums despite the Covid-19 situation.
Reducing Car Insurance Costs during the Pandemic
With many people losing their jobs and salaries being slashed, it can be difficult to keep up with your auto insurance payments yet you will still need to use your vehicle.
Despite all these financial problems, don’t cancel your policy because that is a costly mistake that can expose you to legal and financial consequences. In most states, it is mandatory to have car insurance. If you are caught driving without a policy, you will face punitive fines.
Before you cancel your policy, contact your insurer to discuss alternatives such as payment plans. A good insurance agent will consider your situation and will present you with the best alternative for your current Covid-19 circumstances.
You should ask your car insurance company for discounts. A multi-policy discount will help you save money if you have other types of policies such as life insurance with the same company. A multi-car discount can be given if you have insured more than one car.
Veritas Global Protection Cares For Its Customers
Veritas Global Protection has taken steps to help ease the financial burden of its customers. The company is presenting clients with several financial assistance options. Veritas Global Protection is offering extended grace periods to clients who have missed payments because of pandemic-related financial distress. Late fees and penalties have also been waived.
Get registered with an auto protection company that cares. Contact Veritas Global Protection today!
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