Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Tips for Cars and Motorcycles to Safely Share the Road
All motorists have a duty to drive safely. This means keeping yourself and others safe — even motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are small and lack the protection that passenger cars and trucks have, so a crash can be deadly. Thousands of people are killed in motorcycle accidents every year. Many motorcycle crashes involve other vehicles, so… Read More »
Off-Duty Sergeant Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycles offer fun and freedom — until a crash occurs. When a motorcycle is involved in an accident with a larger vehicle, the motorcyclist hardly ever walks away unscathed. They often suffer catastrophic injuries and even death. Unfortunately, a recent motorcycle crash in Texas has led to fatality. An off-duty sergeant was killed in… Read More »
Left-Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles can be fun to ride, but riders face many dangers. They have no protection and can face serious injuries from even a minor motorcycle crash. Believe it or not, one of the biggest dangers is left-hand turns by other vehicles. While a simple turn should seem simple enough to navigate, many motorcyclists will… Read More »
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
For motorcycle riders, nothing is more enjoyable than taking a ride on a nice, sunny day. However, nothing is worse than crashing your bike and suffering long-term, debilitating injuries. This is a reality with motorcyclists. While bikes offer a ton of fun, they can be dangerous if you’re not careful. Motorcycles do not have… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety: Wear the Right Gear
Motorcycles can be fun and exciting to ride, but let’s face it—they are also very dangerous. Motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than other motorists to die in a crash. In 2017, 5,172 people were killed in motorcycle crashes. You may not be able to prevent every motorcycle accident, but there are things you… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents & How to Handle Them
Thousands of people die motorcycle accidents every year in the U.S., indicating just how dangerous riding can be. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2017 alone, more than 5,000 motorcyclists died as a result of crashes. Below, we discuss some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, as well as… Read More »
A New Global Survey Report On the Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes Could Completely Change Accident Analysis & Claims
For years, the assumption has been that the slower one rides a motorcycle, the less likely one is to get injured in an accident (and therefore, conversely, motorcycle riders that were speeding must be responsible for any injuries that they incur in accidents with cars). However, a new global survey report completely turns this… Read More »
How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents (and Modified Comparative Fault) on the Road
Motorcycle accidents—like truck accidents—can often involve even more injuries than auto accidents, typically because a motorcyclist does not have a lot of protection around them the way that a driver or passenger does. According to the statistics, motorcyclists are 35 times more likely to die in an accident than car drivers. Therefore, they need… Read More »
