The phrase “written off” is used to legally define those vehicles that are so badly damaged in a car-accident or otherwise that to repair them is impossible, or simply too expensive. Vehicles are categorised as “written off” in circumstances where, because of that irreparable damage, they are considered too dangerous to keep registered and on…
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful, often traumatising experience for all parties involved. But despite the injuries that can be caused to the drivers and the passengers involved, they also ordinarily result in physical damage being done to the vehicles themselves. If you’re in a car accident, whether you caused it or…
Car accidents are never pleasant, but there are things you can do to make the whole ordeal just that little bit more bearable. This quick and easy guide will help you understand exactly what you need to do if and when you’re involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault. Start by exchanging particulars with…
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More often than not car accidents are resolved quickly and fairly by the people involved, normally with the assistance and management of the drivers’ insurance companies. But there might be an occasion where you have to take action to recover your car accident costs. The easiest and cheapest way to trigger this process of recovering…
Please note: Although Acorn is a car accident management specialist, it cannot provide specialist car accident legal advice. Nothing in this article is intended to represent legal advice in any form. If you require legal assistance, you should retain the services of a private legal professional or follow the suggestions at the bottom of this…
For many Australians, their house and their car rank as the top two most valuable assets they own. That’s why having the protection of quality car insurance is so important. But with so many insurance companies offering so many products, how do you know which one is the best fit for you? Well, let’s start…
If you’ve been driving for a while you’ve probably witnessed or been involved in at least one parking lot fender bender (or what we at Acorn call the “everyday crash”). A Crash Index report released by AAMI Insurance collected and organised car accident data for the period between October 2012 and September 2013. It revealed…
When you’re looking at taking out car insurance, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting. With all the different types of insurance available and the terms you’ll come across that may be unfamiliar, choosing the right insurance can seem tricky. To help you make sense of it all, here’s a brief look at the…
If you find yourself having to deal with a panel beater to get your vehicle fixed after an accident, you might come across some lingo that leaves you scratching your head wondering what they’re talking about. Following are some of the common terms you might hear and the basics of what they mean so you…
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