Anyone driving a car or truck runs the risk of getting in an accident. What sets motorcyclists apart is the injuries dangers they face. A motorcyclist is not in an enclosed vehicle, and there are no seatbelts or airbags to protect them. Therefore, motorcyclists are at...
How much risk is there when you ride a motorcycle?
Whenever people see reports about motorcycle accidents some are quick to assume that the motorcyclist was at fault. Perhaps the motorcyclist was driving recklessly, they might think, or injuries only occurred because a motorcyclist wasn’t wearing a helmet, some might...
We help motorcycle accident victims
In our area of the country, we are blessed with some of the most scene roadways in the country, perhaps, the world. This is a huge reason why motorcycles are so common on our roads. But, for motorcyclists, they cannot afford to be too distracted by our area’s natural...
Other driver fault a major factor in many motorcycle accidents
Perhaps due in part to the weather, motorcycling is a fairly popular means of transportation in the State of California. As of 2017, there were 1,465,322 licensed motorcycle drivers in the state. Unfortunately, more motorcyclists also correlate with more motorcycle...
Hit-and-run driver kills motorcyclist in Echo Park
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to the mistakes of careless drivers. The greater mass of an automobile means that the motorcycle driver will suffer greater injury in a collision between the two kinds of vehicles. A recent collision in Echo Park that was caught...
The stats show that motorcycle helmets do work
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...
Why intersections are especially dangerous for motorcyclists
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, it's...
The main rules for a 4-way stop
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...
Do motorcycle helmets make it harder to see and hear?
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 accident...
Woman dies in 3-motorcycle accident
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...