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California man dies after car hits him on bicycle

Bicycle Accidents,Our Blog | June 15, 2016

A Napa County sheriff’s deputy found the driver that witnesses said hit and killed a bicyclist on Highway 29 north of Airport Boulevard in early June. According to the alert put out by the highway patrol, the 76-year-old woman driving a 2009 Honda drove off from the scene of the bicycle accident. The deputy pulled…

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Thoughts on the new truck sensor technology just announced

Our Blog | June 13, 2016

Every motorist grips the steering wheel tightly when they see a big rig getting bigger in the rear-view. Trucks need greater distance to come to a stop. You cross your fingers and hope the driver is on top of his game. Statistics show that the most common kind of truck accident is the rear-ender. With…

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What is a ‘phantom car accident’?

Our Blog | June 7, 2016

A phantom car accident sounds like you have been struck by an invisible vehicle. Actually, it’s you, the victim of a phantom car crash, who is invisible. A phantom car crash occurs when one driver causes an accident, but doesn’t actually see it happen, and so drives away. Maybe you crash into yet a third…

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Study finds that teen drivers primarily injure others

Car Accidents,Our Blog | June 7, 2016

Teen drivers can be a danger to others on the road, and California residents might like to know about the report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Teens are the age group with the highest rate of motor vehicle accidents, and almost two-thirds of those killed or injured in teen driving crashes are…

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The costs of a dog bite

Dog Bites & Injuries,Our Blog | May 25, 2016

May 15 was the start of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which aims to teach dog owners how to keep them from biting. It is sponsored by the U.S Postal Service, insurance companies and animal enthusiasts themselves. While dog owners may think that their insurance will cover the bill, some in California could be charged with…

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Pedestrian accidents on the rise

Our Blog,Pedestrian Accidents | May 18, 2016

Many Californians enjoy walking from place to place rather that being behind the wheel when the weather is nice. Unlike occupants of cars, pedestrians do not have protection from the frame of a vehicle, and if they are struck by an auto they are much likelier to suffer severe injuries that can often be fatal….

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How self-driving cars might impact auto insurance

Car Accidents,Our Blog | May 11, 2016

Google has been testing its autonomous vehicles on California roads. While some people believe that the mass adoption of the self-driving car may spell an end to the auto insurance industry, that may not be the case. Even if some manufacturers agree to self-insure their vehicles, it could result in a barrier to entry that…

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