On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Nov 18, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
People have many different reasons for choosing to ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Some of them think that the helmets do not make that much of a difference, so they choose not to wear them. Others do not like the weight or complain about how they feel the helmets...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Oct 2, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
As a motorcyclist, you always need to be aware of exactly what is happening in traffic around you. That’s the main key to defensive driving. You need to react as soon as you can when someone else makes a mistake. When you get close to an intersection, though,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Sep 25, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Issues at a four-way stop can be catastrophic for a motorcyclist. If another driver makes a mistake and proceeds through the intersection at the wrong time, they can cause a devastating accident. Motorcyclists properly riding through the intersection may literally...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Aug 13, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
It’s fairly clear that motorcycle helmets can protect you during a crash. However, many riders point out that they need to be able to see and hear perfectly to avoid getting into an accident in the first place. Any restriction on their senses could make an...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Jul 3, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Three motorcycles were recently involved in a crash in California, and one woman tragically lost her life in the accident. She was riding along as a passenger on one of the bikes. Per the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a previous accident on Ortega Highway had...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Jun 11, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Take all brain injuries seriously. Let’s start there because the following will address the symptoms of a severe TBI, as opposed to a more mild TBI. But that is not to say that you should ignore mild symptoms and not get medical help. All brain injuries can have...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Apr 17, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle officer with the California Highway Patrol got into an accident that left his bike smashed and lying on the interstate. His injuries were so bad that, even though an ambulance showed up at the crash site, the emergency crews had to call in a helicopter....
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Mar 25, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Turning vehicles are one of the biggest hazards that motorcyclists face on California’s roads. Any time that two vehicles share the same lane — at intersections, for instance, or when one vehicle is simply turning left across the other lane —...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Feb 22, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
A spinal cord injury can be devastating, changing your life forever. If you ride a motorcycle, you must know that you face serious risks. Since you have less protection than someone in a car, the odds of a serious injury are higher. One simple mistake by another...
On behalf of Law Offices of Fred D. Crawford, IV | Jan 9, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle through the beautiful state of California should be no riskier than driving a car. Unfortunately, motorcycle enthusiasts can tell you that it certainly feels riskier to ride a bike. Motorcycle accidents happen every day across the nation, resulting...
