Category: Riding Safety
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Safe Motorcycle Riding Tips for Dangerous Highways
There is little protection for motorcycle riders. Riders are exposed to the elements with little separation between the pavement and surrounding vehicles traveling the same roads. In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that motorcycle accidents accounted for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities. It is essential to learn how to ride…
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Common Motorcycle Hand Signals
Motorcyclists often ride in a group and must communicate with other riders. Even if the motorcycle has turn signals, there are far more things that the rider may need to communicate with both fellow riders and other drivers on the road. The only way to communicate is through hand signals, although riders must be informed…
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Safety Tips for Riding with a Passenger on Your Motorcycle
Motorcycle operators often want to head out onto the road with a passenger on the back of their bike. This is legal, but it requires some extra safety measures to ensure that both of you reach your destination safely. You cannot control other drivers’ actions, but you can be careful. If you or your passenger…
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Slow Maneuvering a Motorcycle: Cruiser Vs. Sport Bikes
A layperson may see the slow maneuvering of a cruiser and sports bike as the same, with just a few aesthetic differences. However, experienced bikers who have tried out both rides know differently. Especially at low speeds, the differences in handling and maneuvering can feel like night and day. And these differences can affect your…
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Avoiding Motorcycle-Motorcycle Collisions
While motorcycle accidents involving cars or larger vehicles tend to come to mind most often, motorcycle-motorcycle collisions are also within the realm of possibility. So, whether you’re venturing out solo or with a group of fellow riders, it’s important to be aware of other bikers and to follow riding etiquette rules. Brad Tabakin, New Jersey…
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Spring Safety Tips from a New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Warm springtime weather offers the perfect opportunity to get back on your bike and explore. An avid rider himself, New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney Brad Tabakin created Bikers Have Rights in hopes of spreading awareness on how to protect your rights as a biker. Today, we’d like to share a few spring-specific safety tips that…
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Cold Weather Riding Tips from a NJ Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Ahead of wintry weather, some motorcyclists in the PA/NJ area opt to stow their bikes away for the season in favor of another vehicle. However, some choose to continue riding even as the temperatures dip. There’s no law against riding year round in either state, so the choice is ultimately up to the individual. But,…
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Fall Riding Safety Tips from a Trusted Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Bringing cooler weather and changing leaves, autumn offers a beautiful backdrop for motorcycle expeditions. Still, it’s important to be aware of the specific roadway risks posed to riders during the fall season. Top-rated Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorney and Bikers Have Rights Founder Brad Tabakin would like to share a few reminders for motorcyclists enjoying the…
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Summer Safety Tips for Motorcycling Enthusiasts
Providing infinite possibilities for travel and sunny adventures, summer is one of the best seasons to venture out on your motorcycle. But along the way, it’s important to consider factors unique to hot weather riding in order to stay safe and avoid roadway incidents. Brad Tabakin, a trusted PA motorcycle accident injury attorney and the…
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Spring Safety Tips from a New Jersey Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Warm springtime weather offers the perfect opportunity to get back on your bike and explore. An avid rider himself, New Jersey motorcycle accident attorney Brad Tabakin created Bikers Have Rights in hopes of spreading awareness on how to protect your rights as a biker. Today, we’d like to share a few spring-specific safety tips that…
