Posts Tagged ‘know’

Does anyone know if homeowners insurance and/or car insurance is tax deductible? If so state or Federal?

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

What is deductible on state/federal taxes…..is homeowners and or car insurance?

5 Things Every Driver Should Know About Dui

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

“Driving after drinking alcohol is not illegal. Driving while impaired or intoxicated is illegal. Every driver should know how to protect themselves from a false DUI conviction.

1. Cause to Stop The Police have to have a reason to stop you when you are driving. They mostly decide to stop you based on the way you are driving (doh). The signs they think show a DUI or DWI driver are many.

What they look for is erratic driving like unexplained speed changes, excessive movement within lanes or lane changing without indicating. Parking badly, having the appearance of not knowing where you are etc.

Unfortunately there could be, and often is, a perfectly acceptable reason for any and all of these “”signs”". A good DUI Lawyer can argue this in court for you.

2. Field Sobriey Testing These tests are NO indication of sobriety. In addition the officer who stops you has, in most cases, already decided that you are a DUI or DWI case. They only use these tests to confirm their suspicion.

I would fail these tests stone cold sober, most people would. They are only an indication of your ability to balance or count backwards or whatever.

You don’t have to take these tests in most states, there is a free ebook available from the resource link below written by an experienced DUI Lawyer.

3. Blood Testing Blood testing is the most accurate and it is your right to ask for this to be done if you are stopped for DUI or DWI. You can even ask for your own doctor or hospital to do the testing. A DUI Lawyer will tell you what to do.

If you are unable to get your own doctor or hospital, you should ask for a sample of the blood taken so you can get your own, independent testing done.

4. Blood Alcohol Content The Breath Analysis Testing machines are only accurate when they have been regularly tested and aligned and used as directed. Your DUI Lawyer will get the calibration records to check.

Mostly the police do not use them as directed, you will be asked to “”keep blowing, keep blowing”" but that isn’t the way they should be used. The air from the bottom of your lungs has a much higher concentration of alcohol then the air from the top or middle.

The Breath Analysis machine is calibrated for the middle concentration not the bottom so asking you to empty your lungs will give a false reading and will get you convicted of DUI or DWI even though you are below the legal limit.

5. Court Time If you are charged with DUI or DWI you will end up in court. Now the deck is really stacked against you if you dont have a good DUI Lawyer with you. If the police officer has rail roaded you, and over 30% of those in court have been, then the court will believe them rather than you 100% of the time.

Unless…you have an experienced DUI lawyer on your side. The cost of losing a DUI or DWI case will run out to $10,000 or more. If the lawyer costs $5,000 and reduces or eliminates the conviction you have reduced your costs and quite possibly got your life back.

Get a DUI lawyer.

6. Recovery After Conviction OK, if you are reading this a bit late and have already been convicted of DUI or DWI what can you do now?

You need to find out how to get your life back on an even keel. you need to find out how to get your drivers license back, how to protect yourself when applying for a new job, how to get auto insurance at a reasonable price etc.

In short, there is a lot you can do to get your life back after a DUI conviction and the link below can help you find a DUI Lawyer locally.”

Andy Taylor runs websites on DUI Lawyer. DUI Lawyer Guides provides free information on DUI related issues please check www.dui-lawyer-guides.com.

Cancellation or Non-renewal: it Pays to Know the Difference for Affordable Car Insurance

Thursday, March 4th, 2010


So you use your tax refund as a down payment on a new car, or at least one new to you. You get the new car; you get your new, affordable car insurance policy in writing; you’re good to go. Unfortunately, at some point down the road you may receive a notice that your policy will become ineffective in X number of days (it varies from state to state). It’s important to understand exactly why the policy is expiring because it means the difference between a mere inconvenience and payback for an event you can’t seem to live down.

Let’s start with the best-case scenario. If you’re lucky, the going rate for the coverage you have is still good, and your insurance company will offer a renewal at the same rate. On the other hand, the insurance company may change its mind. Sometimes an insurer will agree to renew your policy, but on different terms. In such cases, the carrier is required to mail you notification of the change in terms, usually received 60 or 90 days before your policy expires. Usually, if the rate is below 25 or 30 percent, state law does not require this type of notification.

On the other hand, the insurance company may choose to simply drop you from its client list. Don’t take it personallysometimes non-renewals are the result of an insurance company withdrawing its business from a whole state or area of insurance. Other reasons include lapses in payment or an increase in your license points or reported claims. The company must justify dropping you, as well as give you ample notice before the policy expires and repay you for services or coverage not rendered. Note that for some companies, merely calling to inquire about company policy counts as a claim, so for heaven’s sake, don’t give your name when making this type of call. Keep in mind that only some companies allow for a grace period between policy periods if you don’t pay by the expected deadline, so pay on time or risk being “dropped.”

But, just suppose, you fudged a little bit when you were filling out your policy application, and you knew it when you were doing it. There’s a difference between getting it wrong, and tweaking your application to your advantage. The latter can result in policy cancellation, which is when a carrier simply terminates your policy, even if it’s before your renewal date or the policy’s expiration. The good news is that the company still must repay you for the remainder of the policy you paid for; the bad news is that you might have a bit of a time finding another company to cover you. Here again, the company must give you notice, so that you can start working on finding new coverage before the policy actually expires. Unfortunately, the notice period is not usually as generous as that for non-renewal. Other reasons for cancellation include nonpayment, as well as undeclared crimes or egregious at-fault events (accidents), even in a no fault auto insurance state.

Remember, most state laws require insurance companies to provide policies to all drivers, even if it’s at the high price of high-risk auto insurance. So, chin upit’s not as bad as it could be.

Ryan Patterson is president of US Insurance Online based in Austin, TX. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas with a combined business and computer science degree, and started the company in May of 2005 with fellow entrepreneur Jim Waltrip. The recently re-launched site is designed to provide insurance shopping help and free insurance quotes. If you need help finding affordable car insurance, visit www.USInsuranceOnline.com

Know different insurance policies

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Insurance is a necessity and before you need it and buy it, make sure you know what it is and what it covers so that you can make an intelligent decision. There are a number of types of insurance policies that one can take. The insurance polices are health, life, home, personal property, dental, recreational vehicle, rental and vehicle insurance.

Some insurance policies like car insurance ones are necessary even under the law. In other cases, it is just a method to safeguard your personal items. Insurance companies take small payments from the insurers and spread their risk. There is a particular risk against which a policy is taken. A particular amount is taken from the policy holder and is called the premium. Here is a brief description of the types of insurance you can take and its importance.

Motor insurance policy can be taken for a number of vehicles such as motorcycle, boat, truck or automobiles. This type of insurance is common and in many countries you will require to have this insurance as per the law. In this insurance, the company covers the insured against any loss that occurs to his vehicles due to the negligence or fault of the third party. There are three types of covers in such a policy namely third party, liability or medical coverage.

Business insurance, as the name suggests, deals with new and existing businesses. There are a lot of risks associated with a business and it would be a wise decision to insure them. The assets of a business are to be protected against any natural disaster or any other potential risks. The type of insurance and the amount for which the insurance needs to be taken will depend upon the business type and size. If you have business property, you may have to purchase the property insurance as well.

When it comes to vehicles, the simple vehicle insurance policies are available with every insurance company. The problem arises when you have a recreational vehicle. A normal car insurance policy may not cover your vehicle and you will have to take rv insurance. You can choose a company that offers tailored insurance in order to meet your needs and keep you protected in case any unfortunate situation arises. If you are out on a vacation or are living in your rv and an accident takes place, the people inside it too can be hurt and this is why you need a policy like this.

Make sure you choose a good and reliable company to get the insurance policies. If you take up a number of policies for different risks from the same company, you may end up paying less as the companies offer discounts in such cases. If you do not like the policy structure in some cases, you may ask the insurance company to offer you a tailored insurance policy so that your needs and requirements are taken care of. Take your home insurance, car insurance and life insurance policy from a reputed company to make sure that you stay protected.

Find more information relating to car insurance, and home insurance here.