Category: Motorcycle Accidents

If you didn’t get your safety-awareness fill in April during Distracted Driving Awareness Month, you’re in for some good news. All across California, May has been designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. In all seriousness, this is an issue that, like distracted driving, is worthy of its own month. Far too many motorcyclists are killed and…

Riding a motorcycle has its perks, including good gas mileage and the feeling of freedom as you cruise down the highway. But there are also significant risks that motorcyclists face. Among the most serious hazards motorcyclists face are negligent and inattentive drivers. Here in California, good weather allows riders to use their motorcycles at all…

Highways 74 and 243 in the Coachella Valley are known for being dangerous. Highway 74, also called the Palms to Pines Highway, is a winding 50-mile stretch of road that weaves through the Santa Rosa Mountains. At times, drivers follow a narrow road at the edge of the mountain. Highway 243 connects Interstate 10 in…

More than 10 years ago, Yamaha introduced an all terrain vehicle (ATV) called the Rhino. Many off-roading enthusiasts were thrilled with the release, as the Rhino was packed with the power and terrain ability of a typical ATV or four-wheeler, but allows a driver and passenger to sit side-by-side, much like a golf cart. In…

  Of course, being involved in any sort of accident in California can be quite dangerous, but you often hear people talk about the added danger of motorcycle crashes due to the lack of protection for the rider. On a bike, you don’t have a seat belt, airbags or a roll cage. You can take…

When you are involved in a motorcycle accident in California, the main costs that you face could be medical expenses. Just the ride to the hospital, in the back of an ambulance, can be quite costly, and the numbers keep climbing depending on how much treatment you need and how long you have to stay….

  A motorcycle accident can, in many cases, lead to a fatality more easily than a car accident since the rider does not have the physical body of the car to protect him or her in the crash. The rider also does not have other safety features, such as airbags and the like. Even when…

  Helmet laws for motorcyclists are decided by the state governments, not the federal government, so they can differ vastly from one state to the next. They are also subject to change at times; for example, Michigan used to have laws dictating that helmets had to be used, but the state recently dropped that law…

After a motorcycle accident in California, you may have the ability to claim certain damages in a lawsuit, especially if the other driver caused the crash — perhaps by turning left in front of your bike, for example. It is very important that you know what damages you can claim and when you have a…

  Some motorcycle accidents in California can be avoided and some cannot; either way, knowing what the most common reasons for these accidents are can be helpful. First of all, it can help riders stay safe on the road, but it can also help them know their rights if they are involved in an accident…