As the 2014 statistics for motorcycle accidents begins to roll in, the fatality rate is actually going to drop almost 2 percent lower than the previous year. A total of 27 states experienced a decrease, with another 4 others staying within the same range. Unfortunately, this great news is met with the reality of motorcycle … Read more
The weather is heating up to welcome riders out onto the open road during National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. All throughout the month of May, every driver is reminded to share the roadway with emphasis on safety for those on a motorcycle. If you choose to operate any vehicle, you are agreeing to share responsibility … Read more
Motorcycles are often seen as more than just a mode of transportation. There is a culture that surrounds motorcycles, and many are cherished just like any collectible car. Just as is the case with any automobile, operating a motorcycle can be safe. However, reckless and negligent operation of any motor vehicle increases the risk that … Read more
Although many of the annual motorcycle accidents are a result of driver error, driver negligence or reckless behavior on the part of one or both of the drivers, a certain number of those accidents are related to a defective motorcycle or motorcycle part. Because nearly 80% of motorcyclists involved in a collision suffer death or … Read more
September 12, 2013 The Delaware Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with Lundy Law explain studies have shown a large portion of motorcycle accidents are caused by motorists failing to see or yield the right-of-way to oncoming bikes. One of the most common reasons given for crashes by the responsible drivers is that they simply did not see … Read more
June 18, 2012 The AP (6/17, Stobbe) reported, “About five times as many no-helmet biker deaths occur in states with less restrictive laws, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found.” In a review of 14,283 motorcycle deaths between 2008 and 2010, CDC found “only about 12 percent of those deaths occurred in the … Read more
June 11, 2012 The Philadelphia Inquirer (6/11, Schmitt) reports, “In a highly touted safety achievement, deaths on the nation’s roads and highways have fallen sharply in recent years, to the lowest total in more than half a century.” However, “motorcyclists have missed out on that dramatic improvement, and the news for them has been increasingly … Read more
Women are increasingly riding motorcycles. Here’s a clip on NBC about ways to practice motorcycle safety on the road.
I generally avoid posting “bleeding edge” news like this, but I felt that these storieswere important reminders for anyone who rides a motorcycle. Even the most experienced riders can get hurt or even killed. Please drive safely. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that an off-duty Ocean County sheriff’s court officer died Saturday night in a one-vehicle … Read more
June 22, 2009 Estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggest that helmets saved the lives of more than 1,700 motorcyclists and that 800 more lives could have been saved if drivers wore them at all times. Besides wearing a helmet when riding, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation suggests motorcyclists should: Remain visible to other … Read more
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