A lot of drivers are a little nervous about being near a motorcyclist and their concern is well-grounded. Motorcycles are harder to see and the margin for error is almost nil. If you bump a car, it’s a mild fender-bender and an exchange of insurance information. If you bump a motorcyclist, you send them flying, cause serious injuries—including death—and face extensive civil … [Read more...] about When Driving Behind A Motorcycle, Do These 6 Things
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Laws: The Difference Between Theory & Reality
Motorcycle accident laws are not fundamentally different from those governing car accidents or any other type of personal injury case—at least in theory. In practice, an injured motorcyclist will have a harder time winning their case and getting a notable damage sum. A cyclist that’s injured must prove 3 basic things in court: 1. The driver of the car in the accident was … [Read more...] about Motorcycle Accident Laws: The Difference Between Theory & Reality
Why It’s Harder to Win a Motorcycle Accident Case
The injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident are usually more serious than those in a car accident. There’s more protection for the driver of a vehicle than the rider of a motorcycle. That means medical damages are higher. But in spite of this, courtroom results suggest a motorcycle accident case is harder to win than one where the injured was driving a car. Human bias … [Read more...] about Why It’s Harder to Win a Motorcycle Accident Case
The High Risk Dangers Facing a Motorcyclist
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating yet dangerous experience. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in 2016 which was a 5.1 % increase from 2015. There are many dangers and risks involved in taking a joy ride. Operating a motorcycle requires incredible focus and brain function. It can be physically and … [Read more...] about The High Risk Dangers Facing a Motorcyclist
How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents and How Much Do They Cost
Did you know that the death rate for motorcyclists is 27 times the rate of death for drivers or passengers of standard vehicles? In 2015, there were 4,700 fatal motorcycle accidents. Most of these were because the driver wasn’t wearing a helmet or proper protective clothing. Head injuries are the number one cause of motorcyle deaths. Driving a motorcycle can be an awesome … [Read more...] about How Common Are Motorcycle Accidents and How Much Do They Cost