Motorcycle Accidents

While California winters are nowhere near the worst, there are days when motorcycling becomes more challenging due to heavy rain, ice, or even the occasional snow. The recent record-breaking snowfall along the Sierra Nevada mountain range is a testament to the Golden...

Estimates of motor vehicle accidents caused by device distractions are difficult to identify. Naturalistic studies that focus on behavior over a lengthy period of time consistently reveal that various phone-related activities while driving, including exiting, are...

For many enthusiasts of two-wheel transports, motorcycles are a true passion that represents a sense of freedom on the wide-open road. However, the dangers lurking on streets and freeways are ever-present. Lacking the stability and visibility that cars and trucks...

Taking a motorcycle to the open road can be an exhilarating experience for those who choose the motorized two-wheel transports. However, with that excitement comes inherent risks. First and foremost, motorcyclists do not have a steel structure enclosing them with the...

You were riding a motorcycle when your worst nightmare happened. A driver who was waiting to make a turn suddenly pulled out in front of you. She apparently didn't see you, even though the road was straight and you were highly visible.When you awoke in the hospital,...

Many motorcyclists enjoy the freeing feeling that comes with riding their motorcycles on the open road. This is why bikers avoid wearing protective gear that could protect them from getting seriously hurt in a crash. That's a mistake on their part though. This is...

The onus for keeping motorcyclists safe out on the road doesn't just fall on motorbike manufacturers' shoulders. The responsibility for doing so rests in the hands of companies that design and produce clothing and safety gear for motorcyclists as well. There have been...

If you ride a motorcycle, one of the most important things you can do is to spot hazards before you reach them. This way, you do not just have to count on your raw reaction time. You will be poised and ready in advance. If everything goes smoothly, that's fine. If a...

If you're out on the road somewhere in sunny California and you witness a car strike a motorcyclist right in front of your eyes, do you know how to respond?It's human nature to want to help someone who has been injured. However, you need to be careful that you don't...

In motorcycle circles, the rise of the three-wheeled bike has been a bit contentious. Some riders don't like to think of things like the Polaris Slingshot or the Can-Am Spyder as motorcycles at all. For others, there is no other vehicle they would rather ride.But are...