What drivers should do following a motor vehicle accident
Nobody expects to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. When an accident occurs, there are a number of steps a motorist may take to enhance everyone’s safety and document any damages resulting from the accident. Steps in the immediate aftermath of an accident...
Your personal injuries could be broken bones
Hidden injuries are a scary idea. Walking around with a ticking timebomb that could cause a permanent disability or issue due to no fault of your own is not something anyone should fear. However, after any personal injury accident, like a car accident, slip-and-fall...
What comparative negligence could mean for your case
Under California law, you may be able to recover compensation in a personal injury lawsuit even if you were partly to blame for the accident in which you were injured. The legal concept that underlies this concept is known as comparative negligence. In this blog post,...
California motorcycle crash data revealed
Motorcycles offer riders many great benefits: ease of movement, fuel economy and freedom and a view of the road and Sonoma County landscape not everyone gets to enjoy. But motorcycles also pose a risk. When involved in accidents, riders are left especially vulnerable...
Auto size and design puts people – especially kids – at risk
When talking about auto accidents in California and across the nation, there are common causes that are up for discussion. Driver behavior and violating the law are most often mentioned. However, an understated contributing issue with accidents, catastrophic injuries...
Drowsy driving is a longstanding and underreported problem
When people in Sonoma, Napa and across California think about potential dangers on the road, they will automatically consider drunk driving. It is a natural problem in the area given its prominence in the wine industry and the number of tourists who visit the area....
Roads are said to be getting more dangerous in the area near Sonoma
While Sonoma and Napa are well known and popular because of their prominence in the wine industry and as nice places to visit, there are other areas in the vicinity where people like to congregate. Often, they are rural and do not have the infrastructure to maximize...
Does my car insurance have to help me after a crash?
For anyone that has ever been involved in a hit-and-run car accident, the fear is real. You do not know what to do. You do not know whom to hold accountable. And, you do not know if your insurance company will cover the car accident, even if you have uninsured...
Road safety the focus of a new plan in Napa
Napa Valley and the surrounding areas have experienced a sharp rise in motor vehicles. In response, the Napa City Council is in the process of assessing a Local Roadway Safety Plan. The objective is to look at the current dangers, find solutions and implement them....
Motorcyclists love the open road but it comes with danger
There are many reasons why people love to ride motorcycles, especially in Sonoma and Napa counties, where there are many scenic routes that are simply breathtaking. With nature all around, there are few experiences that compare. However, the other side of the coin is...