Nov 30, 2020
Thousands of people regularly ride motorcycles, and it’s easy to see why. They are fast, maneuverable, fuel-efficient machines that make getting from place to place a blast. Unfortunately, riding motorcycles also exposes people to a[…]
Oct 22, 2020
Motorcycle accidents are very different from most auto accidents, primarily because motorcycles lack important safety features that protect vehicle occupants in a motor vehicle collision. As a result, motorcycle accident victims are five times more[…]
Jul 06, 2020
States and localities enact specific traffic laws focused on motorcycle safety because motorcycle riders are exposed to a greater risk of injury on the road than other vehicle occupants. Motorcycles lack safety features, such as[…]
Jun 13, 2020
Motorcycle riders head out every day to enjoy the open road. Many people find that riding a motorcycle is a relaxing way to unwind and spend time outside. Others appreciate the social aspect of riding[…]
Apr 20, 2020
Although motorcycles are still considered motor vehicles, many things about them make them dramatically different from other cars or trucks on the road. One of these is the risk of road rash to motorcycle riders[…]
Feb 24, 2020
Riding a motorcycle in California is a great activity. The weather is excellent year-round, and the scenery is beautiful. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle can also be quite dangerous. More than 5,000 people die each year[…]
Mar 29, 2019
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates that motorcycles have a fatality rate 28 times that of passenger vehicles, resulting in approximately 14 percent of all traffic fatalities across the nation. The vast majority of[…]
Jul 05, 2018
Multiple fatal Bay Area motorcycle accidents occurred in June. Three weeks ago, a motorcyclist was killed while riding on Interstate 880 in San Jose. Another crash in mid-June on Highway 101 in Mountain View took[…]
Apr 03, 2018
Motorcyclists face multiple hazards while they are riding in the Bay Area. Recent motorcycle accidents in the Bay Area prove this point. A motorcyclist in San Jose died after colliding into a vehicle that was[…]