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Helping You to Be a Safer Motorcyclist

By | March 8th, 2018

Many people enjoy riding their motorcycles. They are a great way to get around no matter the time of year. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are involved in an accident. In mid-January, an off-duty San Francisco police sergeant was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a flatbed pickup truck. The officer suffered life-threatening injuries. While motorcycle accidents are sometimes unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to make yourself a safer motorcyclist. Watch for potential hazards on the road. Signs that there.

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Motorcycle Accident Protection: How to Choose a Safe Helmet

By | February 15th, 2018

The motorcyclist’s choice of a helmet can mean the difference between surviving an accident or dying. Overlooked details or stylistic choices can contribute to an unsafe decision. Just because a helmet is up for sale doesn’t mean it’s safe, or that it’s safe for you in particular. Here are five tips to follow when getting a helmet: Get a full face helmet. Almost half of all motorcycle injuries involve the face. Horrific and fatal injuries do occur to the face, chin, and jaw. Surviving a serious facial injury also means.

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Wrongful Deaths Caused by Distracted Motorists

By | February 8th, 2018

When a motorist does not give their driving 100% mental and visual focus, the person is a distracted driver. Looking at the scenery or a traffic accident, daydreaming, eating, or grooming are just a few of the many diversions that engage drivers. A more recent phenomenon is multitasking driving with cell phone use. Most people are aware that it’s considered a distraction, but believe it isn’t a big deal or that it doesn’t affect their driving. Unfortunately, it’s a form of impairment that’s as debilitating as drunk driving. Distractions affect.

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Motorcycle Insurance Explained

By | February 2nd, 2018

Being in any kind of road accident is a very traumatic experience for all parties involved. It’s another added level of stress when you are the at-fault driver. “At-fault driver” means that you have caused the accident and are responsible for the damage, not only to your vehicle, but also to the vehicle of the other person involved. Most drivers rely on their car insurance to take care of things after an accident happens, but what would you do if you own a motorcycle? There is a difference.

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Recovering from a Motorcycle Accident

By | February 1st, 2018

You can minimize the impact of a motorcycle accident by wearing the right gear. If your head, elbows, knees etc. are protected, you’re less likely to suffer from injuries. Riding responsibly is also important to avoid being in a motorcycle accident. And this means that you need to avoid speeding, racing, riding when under the influence of alcohol etc. If you ride at a medium pace, with the right gear, you greatly reduce the chances of being in an accident. Being Injured in a Motorcycle Accident Despite the fact that.

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Why You Should Hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney

By | February 1st, 2018

Riding a motorcycle can be a very enjoyable mode or transportation. While a motorcycle can be a lot of fun, they are also dangerous and have high rates of accidents. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, it would be a good idea to hire an attorney to represent you. A motorcycle accident attorney will be able to provide you with a range of services to ensure your rights are properly represented. Review Your Case and Provide Consultation When you meet with the motorcycle accident attorney, the first.

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Three Small Oversights That Can Cause a Crash

By | January 18th, 2018

Sometimes, neglecting the small things can have big consequences. Whether the consequence is large or small depends on what’s being neglected. On the one hand, a door ding won’t likely cause a crash. However, forgetting to use a turn signal when changing lanes can easily cause a serious car accident. Here are three other small oversights that may have big consequences: Cleaning the Inside of the Windshield It makes sense that the inside of the windshield gets neglected, given that the outside surface receives a lot of dirt, dust, and.

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Orthopedic Injuries and Vehicular Accidents

By | December 28th, 2017

Being in a vehicular accident is emotional and traumatic. Unfortunately, the experience will most likely leave you with a bodily injury. According to statistics put out by the California Department of Motor Vehicles there are approximately over 250,000 injuries due to vehicular accidents in the state each year. These injuries occur while being in the actual vehicle or being an innocent bystander. Some of the most common of these injuries are orthopedic involving bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissues throughout the entire body. Whether you find yourself with a sprained.

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What Kind of Gear Should You Use to Prevent Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents?

By | December 28th, 2017

Motorcycle accidents are notoriously bad. A motorcycle rider is exposed to the elements and can be thrown off the motorcycle easily. Their legs can also be crushed underneath the motorcycle. And if they’re not wearing proper gear, then the chances of injury are greater. The Necessity of a Helmet and Protective Gear Given how bad motorcycle accidents tend to be, it’s very important to always wear a helmet and protective gear when you go motorcycle riding. Not only does this gear protect you from the elements (such as dust and.

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Expressway Riding Mistakes That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | November 2nd, 2017

Expressways lack many of the hazards common to ordinary urban and rural roads. Traffic doesn’t enter from side streets, driveways, and parking lots, and the traffic flow is more uniform. But expressways have their own unique set of dangers that can cause motorcycle accidents. In addition, if an accident should happen on an expressway, the higher speeds increase its injury and fatality potential. This is why motorcyclists should exercise caution and avoid these two dangerous riding mistakes: Riding Into the Blind Spots of Other Vehicles When passing a vehicle in.

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