What You May Not Know About Motorcycle Safety
Posted: October 2, 2024
When it comes to motorcycle safety, attention to detail is critical. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists face significantly higher risks in comparison to passengers in other vehicles. For every mile traveled, the risk of injury for motorcyclists is four times higher than that for passenger car occupants. The risk for fatality is far worse: seven times that of injury —...
When is a Car Considered Totaled—And What Happens When It Is?
Posted: September 30, 2024
The first step in determining whether a car is totaled (or, in insurance terms, a total loss) is to calculate its actual cash value (ACV) at the time of the loss. The ACV is how much your vehicle is worth after factoring in depreciation. On average, vehicles depreciate more than 20 percent in the first year and approximately 10 percent each additional year for the...
Three Ways to Prepare for the First Ride this Spring
Posted: March 14, 2016
Your motorcycle has been parked for four months—maybe more. Now that the snow and ice have melted away, it’s time to pack away the shovels and sleds and make space for your motorcycle. Before that first ride of the spring, Pardridge Insurance, along with its partner Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, recommends taking time to prepare your bike, your gear, and yourself for the ride. “Riders...