Is This Really The End Of Distracted Driving Awareness Month?

The California Highway Patrol designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the month is almost over. The problem isn’t over… just the month. Further, the problem has become even worse this month and overall is getting worse, not better. Our Senior Partner was riding with someone to a meeting

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What Is 6 Times More Dangerous Than Driving While Intoxicated?

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driving distracted is 6 times more dangerous than driving intoxicated. They added that 2017 was the second year in a row that motor vehicle deaths surpassed 40,000 and pedestrian deaths exceeded 6,000 and distracted driving is the leading factor. Why doesn’t

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Sometimes “Full Coverage” Insurance Isn’t Enough

We hate delivering really bad news to clients.  Recently clients with full coverage insurance realized they weren’t covered like they thought they were. This couple did everything the way they thought they were supposed to.  When they bought their new car they upgraded to full coverage insurance.  They had liability

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California Weighs Plan To Create Loophole For Self-Driving Cars

California regulators are embracing a General Motors idea to help makers of self-driving cars avoid paying for accidents and other issues that arise. This raises concern that there will be an unfair burden placed on vehicle owners.  If adopted, the regulations drafted by the DMV would protect carmakers from lawsuits

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“Once You Stop Learning, You Start Dying.”

Most professional license holders in California are required to complete a minimum level of continuing education. This rule applies to Accountants, Doctors of all types (Medical, Dental and Chiropractic), Architects and a few other categories.  This is done to assure that the professional you choose is staying current with the

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California To Push For New Rules For Drivers

In a move certain to be unpopular with some, California Assemblyman Frazier from Escondido wants additional restrictions added to the licenses of new drivers. Frazier’s 20 year old daughter was killed in a traffic collision so this issue is near and dear to his heart. Frazier’s bill would require Californians

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