Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Understanding Age, Injury, and Survival Among Injured Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents often result in some of the most severe injuries seen in personal injury law. A widely cited medical study published through the National Institutes of Health takes a closer look at how factors like age, injury severity, and crash conditions affect survival rates. The study examined how age, injury severity, and other… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Defects
Motorcycle accidents are often associated with driver negligence or hazardous road conditions. However, in many cases, mechanical defects play a significant role in causing serious or even fatal accidents. When a motorcycle fails due to a defective part or poor design, the consequences can be devastating and may give rise to a product liability… Read More »
Autonomous Vehicle Interactions With Motorcycles
In recent years, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have made major strides in detecting cars, pedestrians, and large objects. However, motorcycles remain one of the most challenging vehicle types for these sensors to perceive. Their smaller profile, rapid lane changes, lean angles, and variable movement patterns create unique detection issues that can increase crash risk and… Read More »
Lowside vs. Highside Motorcycle Crashes
When riding a motorcycle, there’s a lot you need to be aware of in order to avoid an accident. Motorcycles are different from passenger vehicles in many ways. They offer minimal protection and function similar to bicycles in that a rider can be easily ejected and seriously injured. A motorcycle rider may be involved… Read More »
What is Motorcycle Bias?
Many people love the thrill of motorcycles. They may even use a motorcycle as their primary vehicle. However, when it comes to motorcycles, it seems as though people either love them or hate them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of stereotypes about motorcycles. But this bias isn’t just harmless teasing or banter. It’s a… Read More »
Road Conditions and Motorcycle Crashes
Many people enjoy the thrill of motorcycles, but they don’t always think about the dangers involved. Motorcycles can get into an accident much easier than a passenger vehicle can. This is because motorcycles have just two wheels, so proper balance is necessary. On top of that, injuries sustained in a crash are likely to… Read More »
Does Wearing a Helmet Affect Compensation?
Texas offers wide open spaces, making it a great place for motorcyclists to ride in freedom. However, with this freedom comes responsibility, so you still need to obey traffic laws. Helmets are proven to save lives. However, not every motorcycle rider in Texas is required to wear one. The universal helmet law was repealed… Read More »
How Inexperience Contributes to Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is much different than driving a car. With a motorcycle, you are out in the open with ultimate freedom. Riding a motorcycle connects you with your surroundings and all of your senses in a way that driving a car just can’t match. However, many people don’t seem to understand that riding… Read More »
Lane Splitting Banned in Texas
When it comes to lane splitting, most motorcycle riders are in favor of it. This practice allows motorcyclists to go between the lines, so to speak. They can ride between two lanes of vehicles, allowing them to avoid traffic and get to their destination quickly. However, there are not really clear laws regarding this… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Sedan
Motorcycles can be fun to ride on a warm Texas day, but dangers still abound. Motorcycles are dangerous vehicles that can lead to fatality if the rider is speeding or not driving properly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Houston. A motorcycle rider was killed after colliding with a sedan. The fatal accident… Read More »