Using telematics also helps expedite accident claim initiation, taking pressure off the policyholder and minimizing additional costs incurred from a secondary tow, storage fees, release fees and other administrative charges. Credit: PongMoji/Shutterstock Using telematics also helps expedite accident claim initiation, taking pressure off the policyholder and minimizing additional costs incurred from a secondary tow, storage fees, release fees and other administrative charges. Credit: PongMoji/Shutterstock

An auto collision is one of life's most stressful events, and unfortunately, the frequency and severity of accidents have increased in recent years. U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show that a car crash occurs approximately every 10 seconds. When drivers and their passengers are involved in a collision, they need every resource available to protect their safety and well-being — and they need these resources as quickly as possible.

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