Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one's hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you're left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

Although you were involved in an accident, you may not know exactly why things happened the way they happened. So, don't speculate. When police officers or insurance agents ask questions, answer them ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Your ZIP code affects car insurance because insurers use it to measure risk in your area. Accident rates, theft, vandalism, and severe weather damage vary by location, so car insurance companies ...