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Hitting Harder, But Not So Often - Auto Injury Claims Less Common, But More Severe

March 13th, 2008 | Buyers Guide, Consumer Tips, Driving Tips, News | No Comments

Long term trends in auto insurance claims show that America is becoming a safer place to drive, and hint that efforts to make cars, roads and highways safer are having positive benefits where it counts. The Insurance Research Council's recently published 2008 Auto Injury Claims Report notes significant drops in the numbers of [...]

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