Category: Motorcycle Accident
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Grass Clippings, Leaves and Gravel: Hidden Dangers On the Road
Motorcyclists face unique challenges on the road, many of which are invisible to other drivers. Grass clippings, leaves, and gravel may seem harmless, but they pose serious risks to those on two wheels. These hazards can cause a rider to lose control, leading to accidents, injuries, or worse. Understanding these dangers is crucial for motorcyclists…
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Who Is At Fault for My Motorcycle Accident?
Few experiences deliver feelings of thrill and freedom like riding a motorcycle does. But, when you’re sharing the road with others, it’s important to maintain a keen sense of awareness and alertness. In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a roadway incident, there can be gray areas in terms of who is at…
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Maximizing Compensation in an NJ Motorcycle Injury Case
The impacts of a motor vehicle accident can range from relatively minor to very severe. However, for motorcyclists, any roadway incident is likely to come with greater consequences due to their higher level of exposure and chance of contact with the road and other hazards. Thus, it’s no surprise that many claims are filed each…
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How to Find the Best Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer
If you’ve had the misfortune of getting into a motorcycle accident, few things can be more devastating. Furthermore, if a legal battle pursues, things can become very complicated. Your best course of action is to find a motorcycle wreck attorney ASAP. Thankfully, we at Bikers Have Rights have your back. In this blog, we’ll give…
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I Was in a Motorcycle Accident…Why Isn’t My Case Worth a Million Dollars?
Besides being a personal injury trial lawyer for 30 years, I have been an avid rider for longer. Every day I get calls from fellow-bikers who have been in a motorcycle accident and sustained injury…some much worse than others. They’ve suffered injuries, wage loss, property damage to their bike, etc. Let’s face it, no motorcycle…
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What to Do at the Scene of a Motorcycle Crash
Riding a motorcycle is arguably one of the most freeing experiences out there. But unfortunately, it comes with the inherent risk of getting into an accident and being injured. Hopefully you will never need to react to such an event, but in case you do, it’s important to be informed on how to respond safely…
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How Long Do You Have to File a Motorcycle Injury Claim?
In the aftermath of a motorcycle collision, an injured biker will typically be principally focused on their recovery. So, they may not be thinking about pursuing compensation for damages, all while the clock is ticking on their opportunity to do so. Most states – including Pennsylvania and New Jersey – have what’s called a statute…
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Do Motorcycle Accidents Increase During Summer?
If you or someone you love is a motorcycling enthusiast, then you may have heard that motorcycle accidents tend to spike in the summertime. An uptick in traffic on the roads combined with hot weather and storms can indeed raise the likelihood of motorcycle accidents in New Jersey and across the US. Thus, it’s more…
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How Can a PA Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Help Defend Your Rights?
Even with increased efforts to raise awareness about the importance of sharing the road with motorcyclists, the number of bikers hurt or killed in accidents each year unfortunately remains appallingly high. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Per vehicle miles traveled in 2019, motorcyclists were about 29 times more likely than…
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Why Are Motorcycle Crashes So Common?
Considering there are far fewer motorcycles (only about 3% of registered vehicles) than cars and trucks on the road, the percentage of motorcycle traffic fatalities (around 13% of total roadway fatalities) is disproportionately high. This unsettling statistic begs the question: Why are accidents involving motorcycles so common? New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney Brad Tabakin has…
