When you want to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, you may choose to take your motorcycle out for a ride. One aspect you may not immediately think about while riding is how a helmet can impact the results of a motorcycle accident. Learning about the...
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Motorcycle Accidents
What age group is most at risk for a fatal motorcycle crash?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a nonprofit group that gathers statistics about injuries and fatalities among motorcycle riders. The IIHS found that in 1975, riders aged 29 and younger represented 80 % of all motorcycle fatalities. Is this still the...
What are some common causes of motorcycle accidents?
Riding your motorcycle under a blue sky on an open highway may be one of your favorite hobbies. You may not know all the ways that trucks or other large vehicles typically influence crashes. Learning about the most common influences on motorcycle accidents can help...
U-Turn Car Accidents
California has a mandatory duty of care law for all drivers on the road. Every motorist is responsible for driving with care and caution for other motorists on the road – including performing safe U-turns. The driver making a U-turn does not hold the legal right of...
Fatal Wreck Claims Life of Motorcyclist That Was Lane Splitting
A fatal crash between a motorcyclist and another vehicle has reopened the debate on lane splitting, and how the controversial act by motorcyclists can be dangerous. Lane splitting is the act of driving in between two lanes by a motorcyclist. It allows them to coast...
Basics on Motorcycle Accidents and Comparative Negligence
Motorcyclists too often get an undeserved, negative reputation. Drivers of larger vehicles often blame motorcyclists for riding too fast, weaving through traffic and splitting lanes during rush hour (even though this is legal in California). But motorcyclists are...