The dangers of driving under the influence are often well-publicized. A driver who is under the influence of alcohol combined with an area where motorcycles are present is often a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, a recent fatal accident in California appears to be...
The basics of lane-splitting
Motorcycle riders have been “lane splitting” probably since the motorcycle was invented. However, since California became the first state to formalize the practice last year, a larger emphasis has been placed on safely lane splitting.While it was never...
Traumatic Brain Injuries That Stem From Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents can be extremely devastating for riders, who have less protection than those in motor vehicles. This means that they are at a higher risk of sustaining a brain injury, which can lead to intense treatment in a hospital. Motorcycle riders are 16...
When You Have Received Severe Burns in a Motorcycle Accident
Fires stem from many motorcycle accidents every year, causing severe injuries and death in the worst cases. One of the most common types of burn injuries is actually road rash, mostly due to the fact that motorcycle riders do not have proper protective clothing or...
How do You Determine Liability in a Bicycle Accident?
Bicycle accidents happen all the time, especially in major cities across the United States. The main reason? Negligence. Drivers fail to realize that cyclists have a right to share the roadways and this can lead to serious accidents when drivers are not paying...
When a Wrongful Death Stems from a Car Accident Case
According to annual statistics that have been taken regarding car accidents, nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes every year. This comes out to approximately 3,287 deaths a day! Accidents that happen on the roadways are the 9th leading cause of death in the...
Fatal accident in California involved man in wheelchair
Many people are able to safely utilize the roadways and sidewalks in California. Although the vast majority of both motorists and those using sidewalks are careful to observe all traffic related laws, a single moment of inattention or slight miscalculation can have...
Across California, an emphasis on motorcycle safety
Even as summer--statistically the busiest season for motorcycles on the road--is winding down, the California Highway Patrol is placing an emphasis on motorcycle safety and protection across the state.The CHP recently received a federal grant titled "Have a Good Ride...
Authorities identify victim of fatal accident in California
In the early morning hours as people commute to work or otherwise travel from place to place, it is easy for drivers to become complacent. Lost in thought, drivers might fail to fully check for traffic around them as they change lanes or perform other traffic...
California police investigate fatal accident
There are many legal ways to maneuver on California roadways as long as certain precautions are taken. For example, a U-turn might be legal, but only if the driver determines that the way is clear if there is no traffic light. Because motorcycles are more difficult to...