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Rideshare Accident

By | April 20th, 2017

Ridesharing options are gaining more popularity. Many of us don’t think twice about pulling out our smartphone and opening an app to call an Uber or Lyft driver when we need to get somewhere. Who is liable in the event of an accident? When you are a passenger in someone else’s vehicle, there are always multiple considerations of liability if there is an accident.  When riding in public transit there are certain risks as well as protections and limits of liability as these modes of transportation are government run or.

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Staunch California Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Win Million Dollar Verdicts

By | April 6th, 2017

Our motorcycle accident lawyers know: A motorcycle accident changes your life in a matter of minutes. Deadly motorcycle accidents occur as a car or truck turns left and fails to yield to the motorcyclist. Motorists unnerved by loud swerving motorcycles often fail to yield to them. Whether you were driving the car or the motorcycle, you need staunch legal representation to preserve your rights. The motorist tends to blame the motorcyclist for “causing the accident.” Personal Injury Severe bodily harm and wrongful death often results from motorcycle accidents. Injuries range.

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Be Seen, Be Safe

By | March 30th, 2017

Many motorcycle accidents happen when a driver of a car does not see the bike. There are many circumstances that lead car drivers to being blind to the existence of a motorcycle near them. Many motorcyclists add additional noise to be heard by anyone around them. There are so many noises that drivers may not notice the noise of a bike with loud exhaust. Many cars are built today for a quite ride and many outside noises are blocked. Motorcycles must be seen to avoid collision in most circumstances. This.

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Handlebar Fracture

By | March 30th, 2017

Some injuries are unique to motorcycle accidents. Bilateral femur fractures are a not uncommon injury.  This injury is caused when the motorcycle stops and the rider does not. The rider is ejected forward and both legs strike the handlebars, fracturing them.  This injury is often nicknamed “handlebar fracture”. The femur is the largest bone in the body and usually difficult to break.  This injury is also very painful. There are many muscles and tendons in the thigh. Once the femur is fractured, the tension from the tendons adds increased pressure. .

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Motorcycle Safety Inspection

By | March 23rd, 2017

Motorcycle season has begun. Motorcycle inspections are required in most but not all states. Riders should inspect their motorcycles carefully at the beginning of the season whether a state inspection is required or due or not. Many things can change while a bike is in storage or parked for an extended period. Lights Lights are needed to see and be seen. Some models have multiple lights while others have only one main headlight. Check for low and high beam operation. Tires Check for wear and rot.  Check for proper inflation..

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Drowsiness Causes Car Accidents: How to Stay Alert on Long Trips

By | March 9th, 2017

Sleep is a powerful drive that can overtake anyone. When you go to bed, there is no conscious decision to fall asleep. Instead, you wait until sleep overtakes you. The body simply “switches off” the conscious mind without your “permission.” This is what makes drowsy driving so dangerous. No matter how hard you fight it, your conscious mind will turn off, and at that point, your car is moving 65 mph down the highway without a driver. If you attempt various tricks to stay awake such as loud music and.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents This Spring

By | March 2nd, 2017

After a long winter, the first signs of spring beacon us to take out the cycle and hit the road. But spring weather does not always bring perfect driving conditions. That’s why it’s important to stay safe on your motorcycle this spring by following these 4 important tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. Be mindful of road conditions Wet spring weather means slick, slippery roads. Of course heavy rainfall is dangerous, but be especially cautious when the first drops fall or when there is early morning fog, mist or light drizzle. The layer of.

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The Importance of Eye Protection in Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

By | February 9th, 2017

The need for motorcycle helmets has received a lot of attention. Of course, this attention is well deserved. The human skull is easily fractured by an unprotected fall from a motorcycle, and many unhelmeted motorcyclists die each year in accidents. However, eye protection doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Unlike helmets, which improve your survival prospects in a motorcycle accident, eye protection prevent motorcycle accidents. How Eye Protection Prevents Accidents The eye is a delicate structure that’s highly vulnerable to flying objects while riding at highway speeds. The most common projectiles.

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The Art of Being Seen and Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents

By | February 2nd, 2017

Drivers of four-wheeled vehicles don’t have motorcycles on their radar. This happens because motorcyclists are a traffic minority and because they have a small size and unusual profile. Compared to most vehicles, the motorcycle has a slender profile when viewed in the front or rear. This means there’s less to catch the eye of the often distracted motorist. To avoid becoming a part of motorcycle accident statistic, you should master the art of being seen on the road. You can do this in a number of ways, as described below: Install.

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Stay Safe Riding in Cooler Temperatures

By | February 2nd, 2017

Riding when the outside temperature is under 60 degrees can be treacherously cold.  It’s a tempting and a popular temperature to hit the roads when colder begins to change and spring is around to corner. Frostbite and frost nip are real concerns on exposed skin when riding at lower temperatures. The wind chill hovers at freezing or below as the air temperature drops near 50 degrees. It is important to protect oneself when riding at these temperatures.  Hypothermia is a dangerous cold weather injury that can be acquired riding in.

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