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...
Month dedicated to motorcycle safety highlights dangers to riders
The California roads are filled with motorcyclists. This is true in Sonoma County, Marin County and throughout the Golden State. In general, people driving passenger vehicles and trucks are attentive to safety when they are sharing the road with motorcycles. However,...
What are some ways drivers can prevent motorcycle accidents?
Motorcycle accidents can result in grave injuries to victims and for that reason, they should be prevented whenever possible. There are several safety tips that drivers can follow to help avoid motorcycle accidents and help keep motorcycle riders safe on the roadways....
What does 911 need to know after a car accident?
In recent years, the number of dashboard cameras in vehicles has exploded. Indeed, there are entire websites devoted to sharing these videos. However, one aspect of car accident preparedness that often gets overlooked is how to handle the call with the 9-1-1 Operator....
After a car accident, you have a limited amount of time to act
When you’re injured in a car accident, through no fault of your own, it’s natural to be angry and frustrated. You not only have to deal with the physical pain of your injury – the accident can also create emotional stress and financial problems. Fortunately, there are...
Motorcycle, car collision injures two near Yountville
When a motorcycle collides with an automobile, the motorcycle riders generally suffer more serious injuries than the driver or passengers in the automobile. This fact gives rise to the question of which driver is required to be more vigilant: the cyclist or the...
How to safely share the road with pedestrians
At some point in the day most people in Sonoma and Napa Counties are pedestrians. Of course, if you are jogging for exercise or walking to work or school, you are a pedestrian. However, even if you are simply crossing the street or walking through a parking lot you...
Autopilot: Convenience, or a danger to other motorists?
For decades, technological advances have steadily made cars and trucks safer to drive. Better structural engineering and safety features such as airbags have increased both driver and passenger survivability when accidents occur. But as one car accident shows,...
What are your options after an uninsured motorist crash?
Being injured in a car accident can create a level of stress that you never thought existed. You’re forced to cope with extensive physical and emotional pain and suffering, and your finances can take a hit with the incurrence of medical expenses, rehabilitation costs,...