Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can significantly impact a cyclist’s life, and these incidents can occur in a wide variety of ways. Motorcyclists do not have much protection from the force of a vehicle or the roadway when an accident does occur. One of the most common types of motorcycle accidents is sideswipe collisions. Here, we want to examine how motorcycle sideswipe accidents occur as well as the importance of speaking to an attorney if another driver caused...

There are more motorcycles registered in the state of California than in any other state across the country. Even though motorcycles are a great way to see the beautiful scenery throughout this state, there are various types of hazards that motorcyclists need to be aware of. Unfortunately, many of these hazards revolve around the roadway and not on other drivers. What Road Hazards Await Motorcyclists? Data from the California Office of Traffic Safety shows that...

California roads often include a mix of motorcycles, trucks and passenger cars, but accidents may affect motorcyclists, drivers and passengers very differently. In many cases, motorcycle riders involved in accidents have improper licenses and/or driving records with traffic convictions. Ensuring motorcyclists receive adequate training and meet state licensing requirements may help reduce the risk of accidents.According to crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, many motorcycle accidents involve riders without proper licenses or...

Especially when traveling on the crowded streets and highways throughout the state of California, riding motorcycles offers people greater agility and maneuverability on the roads. Unfortunately, however, due to their smaller size, these vehicles do not provide the same exterior protections from collisions that other automobiles boast. Therefore, it is key for motorcycle operators to wear the appropriate gear when riding to help protect themselves from serious injuries.According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles,...

Improving your awareness while riding a motorcycle can help prevent a devastating auto crash. One of the ways you as a bike rider can sharpen your perceptions of your surroundings is to know where a motorcycle may run into trouble on an Orange County road. According to Motorcyclist Online, a study that examined the data of motorcyclists found that intersections are one area of trouble for motorcycles. If bike riders are not careful, riding into...