Diversions February 19, 2010

Attorneys, Financial Professionals Top List of Worst Drivers

Data from insurance.com suggests certain professions are more likely to have had an accident.
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Ironically, judges and attorneys took the top spot on the 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession list based on accident claims as a percentage of quotes. According to insurance.com, 44% of attorneys who received a car insurance comparison quote from insurance.com had previously made an accident claim.

Financial professionals came in at number two, but, hey, they’re hard workers. “Professions that demand multi-tasking—being on the phone, moving fast on a tight schedule—are prone to more distractions and, from there, more accidents,” said Sam Belden, insurance.com vice president, in a press release.

Rounding out the top 10 are:

  • government worker (GS6)
  • bartender or waiter
  • other—rofessional
  • dog Groomer
  • marketing/advertising
  • barber/stylist
  • coach
  • nurse.

The least dangerous drivers, according to the analysis, are athletes (17% had previously made an accident claim) and homemakers (24%).

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