During a motorcycle crash, riders have a much higher risk of suffering an internal head injury due to how exposed they are on the road. While wearing a helmet can help prevent skull fractures and severe brain injuries, riders may still suffer a head injury that requires hospitalization and follow-up care. In rare cases, a...

Drivers need to watch for motorcycles and share the road May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and it serves as an important reminder to share the road with motorcyclists. With more than 8 million registered motorcycles in the United States, it is crucial for drivers to take precautions to prevent motorcycle accidents and fatalities on...

For motorcyclists and bicyclists, road rash is a painful yet common injury that occurs when a rider falls and slides across the road, sidewalk, or ground. A fall can be caused by loss of balance, debris, or uneven terrain. Most falls result in light road rash and are not life-threatening. But a severe fall, often...

Common sense tells us the faster a person is traveling, the more likely they will suffer a serious or fatal injury. With motorcycles, it doesn’t take much force for a rider (especially if they are not wearing a helmet or protective gear) to become injured in a crash. Between 2010 and 2020, motorcycle rider and...

Motorcyclists are at the greatest risk of injury and death when making left turns or when a car is turning left at an intersection. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 53% of intersection crashes involve left turns (only 6% involve right turns!). In other words, crossing an intersection to make a left turn is...

For those who haven’t suffered a motorcycle accident, it can be difficult to understand the shock and trauma. It’s a disorienting, painful experience worsened by the fear and worry of how the crash will affect your finances and future health. You likely have many questions. Who pays for your medical treatment? What if your bike...

While there are no specific statistics regarding how many motorcycle crashes involved a hit-and-run driver, a quick glance over any news report shows that they happen with unfortunate regularity. Motorcycle crashes are particularly devastating for riders because of how exposed they are on the road. An astonishing 80% of motorcycle accidents result in either severe...

Motorcycle accidents happen fast and usually result in serious injuries. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash, you may be wondering if you need a lawyer and how to find the right one. Hiring a lawyer is a smart decision, especially if you have suffered serious injuries. Many times the insurance companies want to...

It can happen in the blink of an eye: one second, you’re sitting at a light, waiting for it to turn green, and the next second you’re colliding with the pavement. A distracted driver hit you. Now you’re confused, frightened, and potentially injured. A rear-end collision can result in serious injuries for a motorcycle rider...

In recent years there has been a significant increase in motorcycle accident fatalities and injuries among riders, particularly those 40 years and older. Older motorcyclists are more likely to sustain higher rates of chest injuries and multiple rib fractures. They are also more likely to ride motorcycles with larger engines (which may increase the risk...