What is Medical Payments Coverage in South Carolina? Do I need it if I have health insurance? These are questions that we get all the time here in South Carolina. The simple definition of Medical Payments Coverage, also known as “Med Pay”,…
When shopping for auto insurance, many people make a decision based solely on the premium. While, this can sometimes work as a money-saving technique, more often than not it can leave you with large (and costly) gaps in coverage. We’ve…
Many people get personal injury and personal liability confused. After all we constantly see law firm commercials advocating for personal injury claims but what they really mean is personal liability claims. Confused yet??? Let’s start out with the definition of…
Summer is the time for families to hit the road, heading out on all sorts of family trips to amusement parks, campgrounds, national parks or even just to grandma and grandpa’s place. Whatever you’re on the road for, however, unexpected…
If you’ve ever been in downtown Charleston on a Saturday, you know that Charleston is a hotbed for destination weddings. With so many marriages starting here in Charleston, it is a good place to start thinking about insurance coverage you…
As you know, June is National Safety Month. In this post, we’re going to give you some tips on how to stay safe on the road. Wear Your Seat Belt. A seat belt can save your life in the event…
South Carolina is known for having some of the worst drivers out there, so we have to be extra careful and defensive when on the road. This danger also extends to parking lots and parking garages. We all have our…
With scenery as beautiful as we have here in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and the sea islands, it is no wonder your teen driver is prone to getting distracted while driving. But the truth is, distractions can happen anywhere, and that’s…
Long, dark winter nights mean decreased visibility and increased danger when you’re on the road. Despite nighttime driving accounting for just 23 percent of vehicle miles traveled, more than 50 percent of fatalities for vehicle occupants 16 and older occur…
Most people have an idea of what’s covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Mappus Insurance Agency we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a car. Now that fall is here, and you…