How Dash Cams Protect Drivers

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It seems like each day a new video is uploaded to Reddit, YouTube or another social network of a hit and run or an attempt at insurance fraud. Thankfully, drivers now have dash cams available for protection.

What is a dash cam?

A dash cam is a camera that is placed on your dash board. It records as you drive and depending on the model you purchase or the subscription service you use to store the data, your videos can be available for a period of time. This is extremely helpful when you get into an accident.

How can a dash cam protect you?

One concern of drivers when they get in an accident is the cost of their insurance deductible. Thankfully, if the accident is not your fault, your insurance company can go after the other persons insurance to cover the cost of your deductible. If your dash came video shows that you are not at fault, it can save you a few hundred dollars!

A dash cam can also protect you against fraud. As mentioned above, there are tons of videos that showcase scammers trying to get away with fraud by causing accidents. Dash cams can also help find people who commit hit and runs. With cameras continuously increasing in quality, the ability to use dash cam footage to view a license plate has become easier and easier.

So if you are thinking about getting a dash cam, it can hell you tremendously. Check back soon for the top recommended dash cams from The Insurance Scoop!