If Sonoma County is known for anything, it’s wine. Home to more than 425 wineries, Sonoma County is an amazing place to live – and to visit. These wineries are an integral part of Sonoma County’s economy, responsible for more than 54,000 jobs and $1.2 billion in tourism dollars annually. Yet they also carry risk […]
2020 Bay Area Car Crash Year in Review
2020 was a challenging year for Californians – and the country as a whole. The COVID-19 pandemic has killed more than 400,000 Americans, sickened millions more, and tanked the economy. Despite these hardships, there have been some good things to come out of 2020, including a drastic reduction in the number of car accidents in […]
Three Most Common Car Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 94% of all motor vehicle accidents in the United States are caused by driver error. While vehicle malfunction and environmental factors, such as faulty brakes or heavy rain, can cause crashes, most often, collisions are caused by something that a driver did – or failed to […]
The Importance of Having Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage in California
Picture this scenario: you’re in a fender bender on the freeway. You’re sore, but can get out of the car and walk to talk to the driver who rear-ended you. The other driver tells you that he doesn’t have insurance. What can you do? If you have uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage, you could file a claim […]
What Happens If An Accident Aggravated an Existing Condition?
As we get older, many of us will be diagnosed with a physical or mental health condition — or perhaps you already have a diagnosis. Managing that condition may be relatively straightforward on a day-to-day basis. But what happens if you are in a car accident that makes your pre-existing condition even worse? If the […]