„The most luxurious invention that hallmarked the era of invention is the automobile as it paved the way for more inventions and the development of the railroads, bridges and other infrastructure system. Although it is now considered as a form of necessity, to the less fortunate, it is a luxury that they cannot afford.

Cars made traveling more convenient and going from one place to another became faster and more efficient. Along with the conveniences of having cars around, it has brought grief to people whose lives were sacrificed and lost due to road traffic accidents.

On August 31, 1997, Princess Diana of Wales together with Dodie Al Fayed and their driver, died in Paris, France, in an attempt to get away from pursuing paparazzis on board a motorcycle. The driver, Henri Paul drove at a speed of 180 although the allowable speed limit was only 80, as he took the fast road and raced into the tunnel. Because of the 180 speed, the driver totally lost control, made the car skid and lurch from side to side until it finally crashed head-on into the thirteenth post of the tunnel creating an explosion after the great impact. The driver and Al Fayed died on the spot while the bodyguard and Princess Diana were rushed to the hospital, but later died due to massive internal bleeding. The driver was totally drunk and had traces of drugs in his blood according to the drug tests.

Grace Kelly, A.K.A Princess Grace of Monca died on September 14, 1982, due to thigh bone, collar bone and rib injuries and eventually of brain hemorrhage she suffered from an automobile injury after her Rover’s brakes failed, plunging into 120 feet down a hillside. The Princess’s Rover did not have the dual braking systems that modern cars of today have as it was already ten years old. Some speculated that it was her daughter, Stephanie, who was behind the wheel. But there were no facts to prove the rumors.

Road accidents, even if you are a member of the royal family, a celebrity or just a simple civilian, do not choose who they claim or how they do it. Whether due to equipment failure, human error or both, road accidents claim lives in a matter of seconds. The best thing to do aside from being cautious, observing traffic rules, following car maintenance schedules is to insure your future, your life and your love ones‘ security. You are not only relieved of financial obligations as somebody will take care of it but, if worse comes to worst, your love ones will be secured if you do this. “

Do not be a helpless victim when you can avail some of Clifton Park auto insurance services. For a more detailed information on the type of insurance suitable for you, your family and your properties, it is best to get a Clifton Park insurance quote from an insurance broker nearest you.