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Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

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Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying the process of filing an insurance claim. The post Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tips to help control insurance costs

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Insurance premiums are tied closely to costs of labor, building materials and medical care. As these prices rise, the costs to treat injuries after an auto accident or to repair or replace your home, car and belongings also increase. The post Tips to help control insurance costs appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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A refresher on water sport and boating safety

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Boating activity rose significantly during the pandemic, based on increased boat sales, new insurance policies and increased claims and calls for towing assistance. With more people on the water comes more potential for injuries. The post A refresher on water sport and boating safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Car mirror adjustment – lean into it

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Knowing how to adjust and use mirrors is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent a blind spot car crash. The post Car mirror adjustment – lean into it appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Stay safe when riding electric scooters

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With more than 65,000 on American streets, electric scooters are every bit as much a part of our transportation landscape as delivery trucks or rideshare cars. The post Stay safe when riding electric scooters appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Get serious about distracted driving

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Distracted driving has become an escalating and deadly problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 2,841 distracted driving-related deaths on our nation’s roads in 2018 – 7.8% of all crash fatalities that year. While the number was down from 2017, we have a long way to go considering this is an avoidable risk. The post Get serious about distracted driving appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Get serious about distracted driving

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Distracted driving has become an escalating and deadly problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 2,841 distracted driving-related deaths on our nation’s roads in 2018 – 7.8% of all crash fatalities that year. While the number was down from 2017, we have a long way to go considering this is an avoidable risk. The post Get serious about distracted driving appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Get serious about distracted driving

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Distracted driving has become an escalating and deadly problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 2,841 distracted driving-related deaths on our nation’s roads in 2018 – 7.8% of all crash fatalities that year. While the number was down from 2017, we have a long way to go considering this is an avoidable risk. The post Get serious about distracted driving appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks

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Good housekeeping and condition of walking surfaces are crucial for preventing slip, trip and fall accidents at your business. The post Tips for managing slip, trip and fall risks appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Selling your car? Take care with title transfer

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If you sell your car privately, make sure the sale is documented and that the vehicle is titled in the new owner’s name. The post Selling your car? Take care with title transfer appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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