An accident involving a motorcycle is always a serious matter. However, if the accident occurs outside of the state, it can add to the rider’s concern. This forces people to seek medical treatment outside of their network and deal with unfamiliar insurance and reporting procedures. Accident victims can help protect their rights and gather information …
You may come across the term “trail braking” at some time throughout your riding experience. In a nutshell, it is a braking method that includes providing braking force after starting a turn into a curve rather of doing all of the braking while the motorcycle is still vertical. While leaning into the turn, the rider …
Motorcycle riders are often neglected or hidden in drivers’ blind spots due to their small size. Distracted or careless drivers may pull out in front of a motorcycle or collide with them while changing lanes. In a crash, a rider’s legs are particularly vulnerable. Crush injuries or shattered bones are common when the leg takes …
Motorcycles can be a lot of fun, but due to the lack of safety for the driver and passenger, they are fundamentally more dangerous than cars. When it comes to motorcycle accidents, those involved have a significantly higher chance of suffering serious or fatal injuries. When a person is injured in a motorcycle accident involving …
The only thing better than cruising down the highway on your motorcycle is sharing it with a passenger. Carrying another person on the back of your bike, whether it’s a spouse, partner, or just a good friend, may turn a tiresome road trip into a delightful adventure. However, carrying a passenger doubles the risk of …
One of the great joys and advantages of riding a motorcycle is quickly, efficiently and safely pass slower vehicles. However, there are right and wrong ways to do it. It would seem like a fairly simple task, but many riders get it wrong. Especially since motorcycle riders in California are legal allowed to lane-split, it …
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There are many negative stereotypes out there about motorcycle riders, creating a bias against them. Motorcycle bias can end up impacting an accident victim’s injury claim unfairly. After a motorcycle accident, insurance companies, police officers, and jurors often immediately assume that the involved motorcyclist was at least partly to blame. What Is Motorcycle Bias? Motorcycle …
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Selling your motorcycle is a difficult decision. There are so many memories and experiences tied to it, not to mention the emotional attachment you may have with your bike. However, there comes a point where we must sell our motorcycle and either buy a new one, or get a new vehicle. How should you know …
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Do you know how to take photos at the scene of an accident? It can be hard to remember or focus on taking pictures amid all the chaos from being in a crash. However, it is absolutely necessary, as it can affect your claim later. If possible, you should take photos right after the crash, …
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One of the most common places for motorcycle accidents to occur is at intersections. Intersections are where many different drivers, pedestrians, and other vehicles interact all at once in one area. The multiple sources of traffic combined with a small size can make motorcycles easy to miss when they enter an intersection. As a result, …
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