Motorcycle helmets can significantly reduce the severity of injuries in the event of a motorcycle accident, along with lowering one’s fatality risk. Having a well-fitting, officially certified helmet is one key step motorcyclists can take to improve their own safety....
One of the most common things people say after causing a motorcycle accident is simply that they did not see the motorcycle. This could happen when someone turns left in front of a motorcycle, for example, or merges into the motorcycle on the interstate. The driver...
Motorcycle collisions have the potential to cause a variety of severe injuries. People break bones, injure their brains and develop extensive road rash. Riders are also at risk of degloving injuries. Degloving injuries separate the skin or dermis from the tissue...
Motorcycle accidents happen day in and day out, for a wide variety of reasons. A crash can happen because of poor road conditions, for instance, or because of things that are entirely outside of the rider’s control. A rider who is sitting in traffic at a red light...
As spring arrives in earnest in Washington State, many motorcyclists are eager to get back on the road and enjoy the warmer weather. However, with increased riding comes increased risk, especially after a long winter when both riders and other drivers may be out of...
Motorcyclists lack the protection of a vehicle around them, so they utilize other options to remain as safe as possible while they ride. Helmets are one of the most effective ways that motorcyclists can protect themselves from a head injury. In Washington, all...
Experiencing a motorcycle accident is harrowing and often life-altering, leading to future financial hardship and uncertainty. Understanding the common car driver behaviors that cause these accidents can help in raising awareness and fostering safer roads for...
Riding a motorcycle requires concentration and constant vigilance to ensure safety. Automobile drivers often fail to exercise caution and consideration toward motorcyclists when sharing the road. Many drivers fail to notice motorcycle riders, even when they are right...
There are a lot of unfortunate stereotypes regarding motorcycle riders, many of which do not reflect reality for the majority of these riders. For instance, there are certainly some riders who will excessively break the speed limit, drive in areas where they’re not...
Motorcycle accidents happen in many different ways, and they are all very dangerous for the riders. Even when a motorcyclist has a leather suit and a helmet, they’re not going to have as much production as someone in a car, who has airbags, a seatbelt, a steel frame...
