When a motorcycle rider suffers an accident due to someone else’s negligence, they have the right to seek monetary compensation. But there’s a catch: If the rider was partially responsible for their own injuries, the available compensation could be reduced.
This becomes a serious problem in accidents in which...
If you were the victim of a motorcycle accident, you will likely suffer serious injuries and incur medical bills and other losses. You have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver and other parties. However, it will be your responsibility to prove who was responsible and how...
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries. Due to their relative lack of protection, those involved in motorcycle accidents tend to fare far worse than those who suffer injuries in passenger vehicle accidents. Fortunately, motorcyclists are often eligible for financial compensation following an accident. Typically, insurance covers all or some of an...
Unlike cars and other passenger vehicles, motorcycles aren’t enclosed. Therefore, it’s no surprise that motorcycle accidents tend to cause more serious injuries than other types of automobile accidents. And to make matters worse, since motorcycles are smaller and lighter than other types of vehicles, drivers often have difficulty spotting them on...
Lane splitting, which occurs when a motorcyclist maneuvers his or her bike in between lanes to pass other vehicles, is a common practice all over the country. However, due to its danger, lane splitting is illegal in New York. Specifically, New York law prohibits a person from operating a motorcycle between lanes...
Since the advent of smartphones and other types of portable technology, distracted driving has become a bigger problem than ever. In fact, distracted driving is one of the top causes of auto accidents in the United States. Unfortunately, distracted driving can have serious consequences for motorcyclists. Motorcycle riders who are involved in...
