Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one's hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you're left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...

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Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...