Drops and Falls Cause “Unbe-Leaf-Able” Damage to Technology in the Autumn Months, According to Safeware

Dublin, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2017 -- Safeware, a leading provider of product protection and extended warranty solutions, supports customers who experience unexpected drops and falls of their technology. The company protects K-12 classrooms, college students, and professional environments to keep their mission-critical technology up and running at all times.

"Consumers are outside watching fall sports or taking advantage of the cooler weather and they want to take pictures, read e-books, or video chat with friends. Unfortunately, their devices can suffer the consequences during this time of year.”

“When we look at all types of accidental damage claims reported to Safeware during the fall months of September, October, and November, fifty percent of damage is the result of a dropped device,” says Safeware’s Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Schutjer. “Consumers are outside watching fall sports or taking advantage of the cooler weather and they want to take pictures, read e-books, or video chat with friends. Unfortunately, their devices can suffer the consequences during this time of year.”

Among Safeware customers who experience damage of any type, one third of the covered losses are the direct result of drops or falls. Of these claims, over ninety-eight percent are from first-time drops, meaning the customer has never previously experienced damage related to a drop or fall.

Without a product protection plan, the types of repairs necessary for these devices can be costly to the consumer. According to Safeware’s historic claims data, the average cost to repair a laptop that has a cracked screen, often caused by a drop or fall, can be up to $600 for MacBooks^TM. A similar repair can cost up to $500 for Microsoft Surface^TM devices and between $200 and $300 for other popular device types.

Damage from drops or falls can vary from a simple cracked screen to total failure of the device. Consumers can try to minimize the impact of a potential drop or fall by investing in protective cases and screen protectors for their technology. Fortunately, individuals can also turn to companies like Safeware this fall season for product protection solutions against all forms of accidental damage.

About Safeware

Having pioneered the technology insurance industry in 1982, Safeware is now one of the most recognized names in product protection. Safeware’s innovative approach to insurance and extended warranty solutions has propelled the company into multiple industries including education, corporate technology, fitness, furniture and appliances. By allowing partners to customize coverage based on their unique needs, Safeware provides best-in-class programs allowing customers to own their products with confidence.

Learn more about Safeware online at www.safeware.com or by calling 1.800.800.1492.

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Lizzie Thompson
Safeware
614.781.1492
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