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For those of you who are part of the Ride Share community and who drive for companies like Uber and Lyft, there is a new DUI law in effect TODAY.  You cannot drive if you have a BAC (blood alcohol concentration level) of .04 or more, or your risk arrest and prosecution for DUI in [..] The post Ride share drivers face new DUI blood alcohol level law effective July 1, 2018 appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

We bring in the new year with new laws for use of marijuana in vehicles on the roads. Don’t be ignorant of the fact that if you drive impaired from use of ANY drug you may be arrested for DUI. Senate Bill 65 prohibits the smoking of ingesting of any marijuana product while driving or [..] The post MARIJUANA – VEHICLE LAWS FOR 2018 appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

  Recently the law changed in regards to reporting property damage accidents. As of January 2017 the amount of property damage as measured in dollars ($$$) rose to $1,000.00 from the previous $750.00 requirement. If there was property damage of more than $1,000 ($750 for accidents prior to January 1, 2017) or anyone was injured [..] The post When must an accident be reported to DMV? appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

If you drive your car for business purposes be sure and look at the language in your insurance policy. Many regular auto insurance policies do not cover you ( have exemptions ) when the insured is working and using the car for work. For such business activity specific business liability coverage is needed. We recently [..] The post Driving you car for business? appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

For those who plan to drive tonight, here are some facts to keep in mind about intoxicated drivers: FACT: An estimated 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian. (NHTSA) FACT: 3,952 fatally injured drivers tested positive for drug involvement. (FARS) FACT: Over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving [..] The post Thoughts for driving this New Years Eve – Intoxicated appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

Here are some new laws going into effect for 2017 in California: Use of Electronic Wireless Devices (AB 1785, Quirk): Driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or a wireless electronic communications device will be prohibited, unless the device is mounted on a vehicle’s windshield or is mounted/affixed to a [..] The post New California Vehicle Laws for 2017 appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

1. Be aware that what you say at the time of an accident can have ramifications, and possibly cause you problems – speak little but listen much. 2. If injured do not downplay your injuries. 3. If you can, collect as much information as you can get. 4. Call someone if you can – get [..] The post What you say after a traffic accident occurs appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

Sometimes we wish we could go back in time with our clients to the point where they were purchasing their auto insurance – there we would whisper in their ears – BUY the UIM – its relatively cheap and you MAY NEED it if your in an accident. This is true because so many people [..] The post UIM Under Insured Motorist insurance appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..

    Often when people are involved in a traffic accident they wonder if they need an attorney, or if that will just cause more problems. We at Decker and Buchanan Law office understand this concern, and certainly some accidents can be properly handled without an attorney.  I am mainly referring to an accident where [..] The post In a Traffic accident. Do I need an attorney? appeared first on The Law Offices of Laurel A. Buchanan Inc..