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In this eight-part series, Carl Van, author of The 8 Characteristics of the Awesome Adjuster, shares his thoughts on those characteristics.

This figure represents a 5.4 percent increase in tort costs from 2002, a much slower growth rate than the prior two years.

Without x-ray vision, it is difficult to tell whether a dishonest body shop has tampered with the airbag.

The Vermont Legislature's House Commerce Committee is considering a bill, H 79 that would change the definition of underinsured motorist coverage.

Idaho's senate is considering SB 1082, a bill that would increase the speed limit on the state's highways from 65 miles per hour to 75 mph.

Ill mannered, aggressive driving is contributing to the United Kingdom's accident statistics, according to Manchester Online.

More than one in four auto accidents resulted in bodily injury liability claims in 2003, even though research suggests that accident rates and the seriousness of auto injuries have decreased.

Two vehicle customizing firms, West Coast Customs of Inglewood, Calif., and Unique Autosports of Uniondale, N.Y., have been fined a total of $21,000 for the removal of drivers' side air bags.