Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles come with many advantages, including the exhilaration of the open road. However, they also come with inherent risks that make them more dangerous than cars. Motorcycles are smaller and lack any barrier between the operator and the road. These factors can result in serious injuries. In addition, the high speeds, lack of stability, and […]

Road rash refers to the friction burn that occurs when someone is thrown from their vehicle and slides across the pavement as a result of a motor accident. This can be a severe injury often suffered by motorcyclists during an accident. Despite many cyclists taking all proper precautions, including wearing the right gear, this may […]

Many people enjoy motorcycling and California is widely considered one of the best states to enjoy this. However, as with any activity on the road, inherent dangers are involved where liability may result. It’s important to be aware of these dangers and the possible accidents that may arise so you know when negligence has contributed […]

A motorcycle accident often leads to serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. The risk of sustaining internal injuries is extremely high, due to the force of impact with a vehicle, followed by the impact on the roadway. Internal injuries are not as visible and pose a danger of being overlooked. Know how to spot the symptoms […]

As a motorcycle rider, you understand the importance of wearing a helmet. It is not only the law in California, but helmets are designed to protect bikers from suffering catastrophic brain damage. Striking your head while traveling at high speeds can often prove fatal, so even with a helmet, there is still the risk of […]

Many circumstances can lead to a motorcycle crash, including road hazards, which sometimes cause accidents that someone else could have prevented. If you were involved in a motorcycle accident due to a road hazard, you could benefit from speaking with an attorney. Data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System reveals that California motorcycle fatalities […]

Statistics show that motorcyclists have a higher chance of survival and less severe injuries if they wear a helmet. By not wearing a helmet, motorcyclists could be held partially liable for their damages under the legal concept of comparative fault.  According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcycles have an estimated fatality rate that is […]