California law requires that motorcyclists wear U.S. DOT-compliant motorcycle safety helmets to protect themselves while riding. The majority of serious and fatal injuries during motorcycle accidents are head injuries. Wearing a quality helmet could save your life and...
Motorcycle accident statistics in California
There’s nothing better than riding a motorcycle on a perfect summer day. However, there are some serious risks associated with motorcycle riding in California. Alarming statistics Every year, states compile various statistics about motorcycle accidents to give riders...
Dirt bike injuries raise eyebrows
Dirt bike riding might not be for everyone, but the activity has many enthusiasts who take to the trails. Experienced dirt bike riders likely realize that it comes with risks. Those who participate in dirt bike racing could suffer a terrible injury after a bad turn....
Motorcycle accident injuries
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...