Motorcycle accident-related deaths have been on the rise for most of the last fifteen years, where the numbers for 2012 estimated have increased 9% over 2011 to over 5,000 fatalities. In California, the death toll increased by an estimated 3% over the previous year. While motorcycle riding has increased, many attributing it partly to higher gas prices …
Rear end motorcycle accidents are just one of many types of accidents that results in fatalities every year. A rear-end collision typically occurs when a driver suddenly stops and is hit by the vehicle behind it. Motorcycle riders are just as susceptible to these types of accidents as ordinary drivers on the road. In many cases, motorcycle riders face…
Cruising down the road on a motorcycle can be a relaxing and invigorating experience. What can be a cool ride traveling with the wind in one’s face can turn fatal quickly. Left turn collisions, intersection crashes and intoxicated drivers sharing the road all pose considerable risks to motorcyclists. Bikers may be involved in these accidents through no fault of …
Motorcyclists face serious risks when they share the road with inattentive drivers or drivers filled with road rage. Unsafe lane changes account for a significant number of motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents every year. A driver with road rage may not care that he or she is endangering the life of a motorcyclist who is abiding by the rules …
Intersection motorcycle accidents are amongst some of the most dangerous types of crashes that can impact drivers on the road. California streets are supposed to be safe, but the unfortunate reality is that many intersection motorcycle accidents occur quite a lot in the state every year. The failure to acknowledge traffic signals of even intoxicated driving can account for the …
Hit and run accidents are dreadful whenever they happen, regardless of whether the victim was driving a car, a motorcycle or walking as a pedestrian. Hit and run drivers usually are afraid of the consequences of their actions and are selfish enough to leave the scene instead of owning up to their mistake. Many times these drivers …
