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Motorcycle Accidents
The New York Post originally reported on May 27, 2019, that a 23-year-old woman had been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated (DWI), and unlicensed operator after fatally striking a motorcyclist in Brooklyn. On September 3, 2019, the paper published an updated story that the woman’s 24-year-old boyfriend was…
Whenever a drunk driver gets behind the wheel, he puts people at risk. Most of the time, people associate the dangers of driving under the influence with people piloting automobiles. But motorcycle drivers can be just as dangerous as car drivers when they have a drink and still choose to…
We have all experienced it. Sitting in heavy traffic when a motorcycle whizzes past you between the lanes of slow moving cars, weaving in and out to get ahead of everyone else. It is natural to be jealous of the rider way off in the distance, much closer to your…
Riding a motorcycle is more dangerous than driving a car. If you get into a car accident, your chances of surviving with minimal injuries are much higher than if you are on a motorcycle. And unfortunately for motorcyclists, many car drivers do not pay proper attention to motorcycles on the…
It only stands to reason that a motorcycle accident is more dangerous than a car accident. After all, a car has many safety features that a motorcycle can’t, such as shoulder safety belts and air bags. But not all motorcycle riders are aware of just how much more dangerous motorcycle…
When the weather around the country heats up, so does the urge to take it to the road and ride across country the way so many motorcyclists like to do. As a result of more motorcyclists taking to the road, more accidents may occur, as well. Some drivers just are…
Motorcycles take to the road to the tune of hundreds of thousands per year. And, motorcycle accidents accounted for close to 4,600 injuries in 2011. Many of those injuries were head and spinal cord injuries from helmets being tossed, helmets that cracked upon impact, or the lack of helmets being…
As vehicles continue to advance in size, shape, style and features, it will still be many years before motorcycles outnumber cars on the road. But, while motorcycles are not dominating the roadways, it’s safe to say they are here to stay. Motorcyclists are seen on roads and highways throughout the…
