AAA East Central Reveals 2021's Top Insurance Claims

5 was a costly year for many motorists due to collisions, weather, and animal related auto insurance claims. While all automobile insurance claims may not be avoidable, most can be by driving defensively, avoiding impaired or distracted driving.

Rear-end collisions/Fender Benders

Even a seemingly minor fender bender can cost more than $7,000 in damages and increase the cost of insurance premiums. Rear-end collisions and fender benders accounted for 15 percent of all auto insurance claims AAA East Central processed in 2021, with many of the crashes resulting from distracted driving.

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