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Advice for the Urban Rider on Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents on Rural Roads

By | June 13th, 2016

There is no question that riding in urban environments is dangerous. However, don’t be fooled by the tranquil settings and pleasant scenery of rural areas. Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that rural roads are more dangerous and cause more fatalities per mile driven than urban roads. If you don’t have experience riding in the country, look for these three rural hazards that cause motorcycle accidents: Poor Road Maintenance Not all rural roads are properly maintained. This will depend on the town and its available tax revenue. In.

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Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents When Commuting to Work: Four Tips

By | June 13th, 2016

Commuting to work on your motorcycle is not the same as recreational biking. You will be sharing the road with impatient, distracted, and often aggressive commuting traffic and will be doing this twice daily, five or more days per week. You are at a higher risk of getting into motorcycle accidents because of the dangers of commuting traffic, the riding dangers of urban areas, and the frequency of your exposure to these hazards. Here are four tips for commuting safely to and from work: Choose a motorcycle friendly route. As.

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Common Types of Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

In multiple vehicle crashes, fault may be assigned to one of the drivers or shared by a number of them. Sometimes an outside party is found at fault because of a defective mechanical part or an unsafe road feature. In single-vehicle motorcycle accidents, there is only one vehicle operator who may or may not be at fault. As with multiple vehicle crashes, an outside party may share or be entirely at fault. If you were involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident, don’t assume you have no legal recourse in the.

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Four Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

By | January 15th, 2016

There are so many motorcycle accidents these days. People can be careless when they are out driving so you need to do everything that you can possibly do to protect yourself when you are out riding your bike. Here are some motorcycle tips to keep you safe while you are out riding. Drive safely. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going so you are not in a hurry and make stupid mistakes. Assume that drivers are not looking for you. If you are going to assume.

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Eight Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents with Deer

By | January 15th, 2016

The deer population has been on the rise over the last decade. In years past, they were mostly a rural problem. However, their numbers have increased to the point where they are a common sight in the suburbs and in many urban environments. Not surprisingly, motorcycle collisions with deer cause far more fatalities than car/deer collisions. Deer are unpredictable and very active at night when the darkness and their natural “stealth” coloring make them hard to see. While deer are a year-round problem, they are especially active during the fall.

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Collisions with Left Turning Cars: A Top Cause of Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 15th, 2015

Motorcycles aren’t always seen by motorists on the road. They are a minority in terms of numbers and have a small and thin profile compared to other vehicles. These characteristics mean that people aren’t looking for them and they are difficult to see. An intersection heavy with traffic worsens the problem. However, this is no excuse because it is the motorist’s responsibility to avoid collisions with any vehicle or person regardless of their visibility. One of the most common motorcycle accidents are collisions at intersections where a motorcycle is riding.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Riding Defensively

By | October 1st, 2015

The advantages of the motorcycle such as its high maneuverability and high acceleration have a flip side. Its high maneuverability, the result of having two wheels, means it’s unstable compared to a car. Debris and road surface conditions that cars handle with ease, can knock a rider off his bike. The motorcycle’s high acceleration, the result of its small mass compared to its engine power, means that it’s at a higher risk of getting in an accident because its small size makes it less visible than a car. Its small.

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Motorcycle Injury Accident Cleared From Bay Bridge

By | September 24th, 2015

Major delays were caused on the morning of Thursday, September 10th,  for motorists traveling Westbound on the Bay Bridge. Details of the crash have yet to be released. The occurrence of motorcycle accidents is becoming all too common. Many of these accidents can be avoided. Here are just a few tips from Consumer Reports  to keep riders safe. Purchase Anti-lock Brakes Studies have shown that motorcycles with ABS brakes were 37 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal crash. The reason ABS brakes are effective is because they enable riders to maintain steering.

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Your Legal Time Limits After A Crash

By | September 17th, 2015

A traumatic car crash is a life changing event, especially when injuries are involved.  The health and safety of you and your family members is always top priority. Your focus is on recovery not compensation. The law, however, limits the time you have to take action. California law effectively sets the statute of limitations or time limit for filing a personal injury claim at two years. This same time limit applies for wrongful death suits resulting from a car accident. This time period begins on the date of the accident. In.

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Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents With These Fall Riding Tips

By | September 4th, 2015

As summer comes to an end and school begins, many people are excited about fall and the drop in the temperature. Many motorcycle fans are still enjoying their time riding, trying to get as much time on their bikes before winter. Here are some fall riding tips to make sure that you enjoy every moment riding while avoiding any motorcycle accidents! Make sure that you check out the weather before you leave for your ride. Pack riding gear for all weather types, no matter what the weather says. We all.

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