Motorcycle Accidents

Summer in California brings an increase in motorcycle traffic as riders take advantage of the warmer weather. It's a great time to be on two wheels, but it's also when safety becomes even more critical. As such, now is the perfect time to brush up on safety practices...

When the driver of a rental vehicle is a part of the accident, it is important to know who is liable and how the injured victim must get compensation for the caused injuries. Usually, incidents, where a rental motorcycle has been obtained by a driver, do not lead to a case, because the driver accepts responsibility for the motorcycle, and…

Motorcycle Accidents and Broken Bones The impact a motorcycle accident can have on a rider or passenger often times inflict damage, ranging from a road rash, broken elbows, hairline fracture, brain hemorrhaging, or a crushed pelvic girdle. It is important to treat your injury and to take immediate action to protect both your legal rights and compensation. Suffered Broken Bones…

Motorcycles are more likely to get into accidents than any other motor vehicle. According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2015, there were 88,000 motorcycle accidents injuries. Knowing your options as a passenger on a motorcycle involved in a motorcycle accident is important. It is critical for the rider of a motorcycle to have proper motorcycle insurance. Most biker clubs…

A brain hemorrhage injury following a motorcycle accident may cause a victim to suffer permanent brain damage. Head hemorrhage or head injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that motorcyclists can suffer in an accident. While, wearing a motorcycle helmet can reduce the motorcyclist’s risk of sustaining brain damage from impact, it does not give the motorcyclist complete protection. Motorcycle accident injuries can…

Motorcycle Accident Injuries and What Safety Measures Can Help Reduce Injuries Motorcycle accident injuries can be reduced by wearing protective gear while riding. While, wearing a motorcycle helmet while riding reduces a motorcyclist’s risk of head trauma, however only by a certain percent. According to CDC wearing a helmet lowers the risk of a head injury by estimated 69 percent and lowers the risk of death by…

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Los Angeles Some common causes of motorcycle accidents, Los Angeles County: Left Turns In Front of Motorcyclists: Left turn motorcycle accidents generally occur at an intersection. Often times a motorist proceeds to complete a left turn in front of oncoming traffic and collide with a motorcyclist riding in the opposing lane.  Pursuant to Vehicle Code 21801…

Motorcycle Property Damage Claim It is important that a motorcyclists documents and obtains photographs of all damage sustained to the motorcycle including dents, scrapes, bent wheels, and broken shocks. Taking photographs and even videos of the property damages your bike sustained following an accident help provide visual evidence to insurance adjusters when writing your demands and even evidence if the…

What Do Helmets Do? The most significant protective gear while riding a motorcycle is your helmet. Helmets that meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) standard are potentially the most effective way of reducing injury levels while riding a motorcycle. The DOT standards are for motorcycle helmets that usually hold a minimum standard of protection for riders. The most effective motorcycle helmets…

Determining Who is at Fault in a Left Turn Motorcycle Crash Under California Vehicle Code § 21801 (a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left or to complete a U-turn . . . shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are close enough to constitute a hazard at any time…