Being involved in an accident in Santa Cruz can be stressful both physically, mentally, and financially, but one of the most important steps you can take is filing a police report. Not only does this create an official record of what happened, but it also plays an important part in protecting your legal rights and strengthening any potential car...
Read MoreAccidents can happen in an instant, and Santa Rosa’s accident statistics don’t lie. In the most recent crash statistics provided by the California Department of Transportation, in 2023, there were 1514 total crashes in Sonoma County, including in Santa Rosa. As a result of those accidents, 907 people were injured and 14 people lost their lives. However, car accidents...
Read MoreWhen a Left-Turning Driver is At-Fault in Santa Rosa Being involved in a left turn accident can be confusing, frustrating, and scary, especially if you believed you were following all traffic laws. Left turn accidents often happen quickly, and the aftermath can leave drivers seriously injured and unsure about who was really at fault. Understanding how liability is determined...
Read MoreHands-Free Driving Laws in Santa Rosa Santa Rosa driving laws prohibit any handheld use of wireless electronic devices while driving. That means in Santa Rosa, and throughout the rest of the state, you cannot hold your phone for: Violating the hands-free laws in Santa Rosa is a primary offense, which means law enforcement officers can stop drivers solely for hands-free...
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