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Mary Cahill

Expert Insurance Writer
Mary Cahill is an insurance writer specializing in general automotive knowledge and insurance and finance topics. Mary produces informative and useful content to help car owners make smart choices when buying cars and car insurance. She has written over 700 articles for Jerry on topics ranging from state driving laws to EV supercharger locations across the states.
Before joining Jerry, Mary authored two novels while working as a case manager at the United Way.
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    Expertise
    • Car insurance
    • Home insurance
    • Renters insurance
    • Car repair and maintenance
    • Automotive news
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    Education
    • Drexel University, Playwriting and Screenwriting
    • Full Sail University, Communication and Media Studies
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    • UX Foundations: Content Strategy

Latest Articles by Mary Cahill

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Can Another State Suspend Your Driver’s License?

If you commit a serious violation such as a DUI or reckless driving out of state, you can have your license suspended in that state as well as your home state.
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Is Your License Suspended Immediately After a DUI?

Each state’s policies on license suspension following a DUI arrest varies, but you may face a suspension between 10 and 40 days after your arrest date.
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How Travelers’ Accident Forgiveness Actually Works

Travelers offers accident forgiveness and minor violation forgiveness as part of their optional Responsible Driver Plan.

Latest Answers by Mary Cahill

Can I junk a car without a title in Illinois?
I recently totaled my car and after the fact, I also realized that the title has been misplaced. Since I was planning on junking the car anyway, am I able to legally junk it in Illinois even if I don’t have the title?
Can I go to Canada with a reckless driving conviction?
I’m planning a trip with friends to Montreal, but I’m freaking out about crossing the border with a reckless driving conviction on my record. Is it possible to go to Canada after reckless driving?
Is it safe to learn driving during pregnancy?
I was planning to begin driving lessons this month but I just found out I’m six weeks pregnant. Will it be safe for me to learn to drive while I’m expecting?