Category: Motorcycle Accident

It is legal to have a passenger on the back of a motorcycle, but certain laws and safety regulations must be followed when riding with another person. Regardless of how carefully you ride, you cannot control the actions of other drivers on the road. Motorcycle passengers face many of the same serious injury risks as…

Motorcycle accidents tend to result in more serious injuries than other types of motor vehicle crashes. To be clear, every type of motor vehicle accident is a serious matter. Motorcyclists are at even more risk because they have little to nothing to protect them from the impact and trauma of the accident. Not only do…

Any type of motorcycle accident has the potential to be extremely serious. When you are riding on your bike, you have little protection from Impact with either a car or the roadway. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. First,…

Motorcycle accidents are rarely “minor.” While you might walk away from a fender-bender in a car, even a low-speed crash on a bike can result in serious injuries. Many riders face not only serious physical injuries, but also lost income, costly bike repairs, and long and painful recovery periods. It is common for bikers to…

The number of fatal motorcycle accidents has been sharply increasing in recent years. If your loved one died in a motorcycle accident, your family could be entitled to significant financial compensation in a wrongful death claim. Here are some common causes of motorcycle accident fatalities. Reckless Driving These days, drivers pay less attention to traffic…

Criminal charges are one of the consequences that a drunk driver may face when they injure a motorcyclist. The fact that a driver is charged with a crime and convicted may give you a form of justice and accountability, but it does not put money in your pocket that you need to pay for your…

Even though you are dealing with physical injuries, time is not necessarily a luxury that you have when it comes to getting legal help after a motorcycle accident. Many things could happen in the days after an accident that could potentially compromise your legal case. Even if you are not yet in a position to…

You may have heard that there is a common perception that the insurance company is biased against motorcyclists. Any bias will stem from the insurance company’s financial interest. They know that motorcyclists are often more seriously injured than other types of personal injury claimants, and it could cause them to have to pay more money.…

As a motorcyclist, you will use your bike to get around and have an enjoyable ride. Taking your bike onto the highway can help you reach your destination more quickly. Further, you may have an opportunity to experience your bike’s full power. When a motorcycle ride turns bad due to the actions of another, you…

Motorcycle insurance is intended to cover the damage to your bike, no matter how it happens. If someone else damaged your bike while it was parked, their insurance policy would need to pay for the damage. However, you do not always know who struck your bike and how it was damaged. Then, you would need…