Motorcycle Accidents
Catastrophic Injuries from Motorcycle Crashes
Those who love to ride motorcycles will tell you about the thrill and exhilaration they feel when hitting the open road, especially when the weather is beautiful. Motorcycle owners are among the most enthusiastic motorists on the road in terms of the passion they have for their vehicles. However, motorcycle accidents are something that riders…
Read MoreTop 10 Motorcycle Safety Tips
Due to their design, motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than cars. Motorcycle drivers are more exposed to the road and other vehicles, are more likely to be thrown from their vehicle, and are generally less visible than cars and trucks. Of course, every vehicle should obey all traffic laws, and understand the proper way to…
Read MoreThe Question Isn’t Whether You Will Be Injured on a Motorcycle; It’s How
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in 2014, “Motorcyclist deaths occurred 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles.” The injury rate was 6 times any other roadway motorist. In over 40 years of data tracking and monitoring, the results have not changed significantly: motorcyclists are at risk no matter how experienced…
Read MoreIn a Motorcycle Accident Claim, Evidence is Critical
Motorcycle accidents are among the most sinister of vehicular collisions and, oftentimes, motorists are horribly injured. Enduring the trauma and fallout from one of these crashes can result in lost wages and impaired earning capacity, pain and suffering, property damage, and a host of other ills. If you are planning on filing a personal injury…
Read MoreEmpirical evidence backs motorcycle lane-splitting
Although it might be a bit cumbersome, motorcyclists throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California might want to consider toting a copy of a UC-Berkeley study on motorcycle safety as they traverse area roads and freeways. And they might want to resolutely stick it in the hands of the next irate motorist that yells at…
Read MoreWitness: Car bumper ‘literally touching’ motorcycle prior to crash
An apparent road rage incident recently took the life of a Navy officer as he drove his motorcycle on a highway in San Diego, and video recorded by a witness moments before the fatal collision has emerged. The video shows a car traveling close behind a motorcycle, and according to the witness, the car came…
Read MorePolice uncertain of cause of fatal motorcycle accident in Rosemead
Accident reconstruction is often a crucial part of determining which driver’s mistake caused the crash. Sadly, when one of the drivers is killed in the accident, determining fault can be particularly challenging because that driver is no longer able to provide his or her account of how the collision occurred. Grieving families looking for answers…
Read MoreMulti-vehicle crash on 405 Freeway takes motorcyclist’s life
Despite public perception to the contrary, motorcyclists are often more safety conscious than drivers of cars and trucks — and for good reason. Even when a motorcycle rider takes proper safety precautions and follows the rules of the road, the risk of serious injury is high in the event of a collision. Consider a recent…
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