Motorcycles are a common sight on the open road, allowing riders the freedom of the wind. However, motorcyclists face serious risks from poor road conditions that can lead to catastrophic accidents. As personal injury attorneys, we see the damage resulting from improper road maintenance all too often. In this article, we’ll examine how poor road...
Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable and freeing experience. However, sharing the road with larger vehicles also makes motorcyclists vulnerable. One of the biggest dangers comes from other drivers’ blind spots – areas around their vehicles where it’s hard to see smaller motorcycles. Understanding these blind spots and why drivers fail to see bikers...
Riding off-road is a popular activity, but a dangerous one, nevertheless. There are unique challenges associated with this style of biking, and not enough people are aware of the risks that come alongside the rewards. What Are the Dangers of Off-Road Motorcycling? Why is this deemed as such a dangerous activity? Alongside becoming injured, there...
It has been estimated that motorcycles colliding with fixed objects accounts for nearly 25% of motorcyclist deaths. In late May 2016, this proved to be true for a young man and woman who were travelling eastbound on Washington Boulevard. Just after midnight, a man and woman were driving past Santa Fe Avenue when the driver...
According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, there were 857,677 motorcycles registered throughout the state at the close of 2018, which is 300,000 more than the next closest state’s registrations. While the size and year-round warmth of California allows motorcyclists to enjoy riding to work, school, and for pleasure, the lack of attention passenger vehicle...
A California jury recently awarded a motorcyclist just over $3,700,000 in a case involving serious bodily injury. In that case, two motorcycles were sharing the outer lane traveling northbound on Interstate 5. As they were approaching the Los Angeles River, a car driver changed lanes without signaling. The car then came to a stop at...
An essential riding safety tip for motorcyclists is to always assume that other motorists on the road don’t see riders. Concluding the three-part blog Riding Safety Tips for Motorcyclists, here are some final tips that all motorcycle riders should keep in mind and practice every time they ride. By following these safety tips, riders can protect...
Police announced last month that they had located and apprehended a person of interest in a fatal motorcycle accident in Orange County, California on August 1, 2016. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the fatal accident occurred in Modjeska Canyon, and involved a car and a motorcycle. The motorcycle operator was killed in the...
