Who hasn’t been zipping along when all of a sudden traffic slows to a halt? When it does, you can bet on one of two things: There was an accident or work is being done on the roads. Road work is often the culprit in the warmer months. You probably already know that it’s important Continue reading
Best and Worst States for Teen Drivers
Teen Drivers are prone to make mistakes on the road because it is a brand new experience for them. But, did you know that there are certain states where those accidents occur either more or less than other areas of the country? CBS New compiled a list of the best and worst states for teen Continue reading
8 Easy Tips to Stay Safe at the Pump
There’s always a risk when gas and other flammable liquids are around. Yet many of us forget about that when we’re fueling up at the gas station. The main danger at a fueling pump is not the gas, but the gas vapors. Because gas vapors are heavier than air, trouble can happen if they come Continue reading
7 Things to Know Before Signing a Lease
The prospect of all that freedom, the opportunity to decorate your own place—there’s no doubt that moving into your first apartment is exciting. That said, finding a new place to call home can be a daunting experience. While selling points like how much an apartment costs and where it’s located are important, there’s more to Continue reading
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer
When was the last time you did something to make your home safer? With more accidents happening at home than anywhere else, it’s something worth considering. Here to help you is Laurie Woodward, a senior risk control consultant at Erie Insurance who has 36 years of experience helping business customers reduce risks in their workplaces. Continue reading
Five RV Destinations
We at Reed Street like to make sure that we offer a wide range of insurance types for our clients, especially when it comes to transportation. It doesn’t matter if you drive a car, a motorcycle or even use a boat to get around, we have you covered. RV insurance also falls under “transportation,” and we Continue reading
What Store Owners Need in Insurance
As a store owner, you most likely need coverage for your building, your business personal property, the personal property of others in your care, liability and employee on-the-job injuries. And that is probably just the beginning, because store owners face some unique risks. Below are some common industry-specific risks that can help you think about Continue reading
Top Five Rainiest States
There are many things to look forward to now that the weather is moving out of the cold Winter months, to warmer Spring weather. Even though the temperature will be moving up, that doesn’t mean that we are completely absolved from nasty weather, like rain. Paying attention to your home during the rainier months, such Continue reading
What to Do If You Witness a Car Accident
Approximately 5.4 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. You may know what to do if you’re involved in a car accident. But do you know what to do if you witness a car accident? Witnesses to car accidents can play a critical role in ensuring victims’ safety. They can also play Continue reading
Top Boating States
We’re in the beginning stages of Spring, which means warmer weather will soon begin to send us all outdoors to take it all in. There are so many things to do during the warmer months, sporting events, going to the beach and boating. Insurance plays a larger role than you think when it comes to seasonal Continue reading