Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Richland County Veteran Loses Leg in Motorcycle Crash with Drunk Driver
Most of us do not have Everette Scott’s optimism. Many people regard the anniversaries of traumatic events with dread, but Scott has taken it as a reason to celebrate the fact that he is still alive. He is thankful to have survived the accident on September 22, 2019, which led to the amputation of… Read More »
Driver Faces Felony Charges for DUI Crash That Killed Motorcyclist and Passenger
The rate of serious injuries and fatalities resulting from car accidents has been steadily decreasing over the past few decades. Traffic safety laws and safety standards for vehicles have helped to make the roads safer. Even motorcycle riding, which is much more dangerous than traveling by car, due to the lack of protection a… Read More »
Husband and Wife Die After Car Crashes into Their Motorcycle in Lugoff
Motorcycle helmets save lives; they have prevented countless deaths and permanent injuries since it became mandatory for motorcycle riders to wear them. When a car traveling at a high speed collides with a motorcycle, though, the motorcycle rider has little chance of emerging from the incident without serious injury, even if he or she… Read More »
Widow Sues Driver Who Killed Motorcyclist in Sun City Boulevard Collision
Motorcyclists do not cause more accidents than the drivers of cars do. The difference is that motorcycles offer much less protection to their riders than cars do, so a motorcyclist is at a much higher risk of serious injury or death than a car driver in an accident where a car and a motorcycle… Read More »
Filing a Personal Injury Claim in a No Contact Motorcycle Accident
Thousands of motorcycle deaths occur each year in the United States. These accidents typically involve catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. These severe injuries can lead to paralysis or death. There is also a lesser-known classification of motorcycle accidents that can also cause serious injuries: no-contact accidents. To be sure,… Read More »
How To Avoid the 10 Common Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of motorcycle deaths happen every year in the United States. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that over 5,000 motorcyclists are killed yearly. When motorcycle accidents do not cause deaths, they result in catastrophic personal injuries that can lead to broken bones, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. The following… Read More »
Valuing Your Motorcycle Accident Damages
To value a motorcycle accident case, you have to consider two things: liability and damages. Liability means who was at fault for the accident. If there is no liability on the part of the other party, either because the person who hit you was not negligent or because you can’t prove negligence, your case… Read More »
5 Mistakes People Make after a Motorcycle Accident
More than 95,000 motorcycle crashes happen per year, running up costs over $16 billion for medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, insurance claims, and legal costs. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, there are things you can do to maximize your compensation down the line. Unfortunately, there are also mistakes people make in pursuing… Read More »
About Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are in some ways similar to other forms of auto accidents but are also different. There are unique factors inherent in motorcycles and motorcycle riding. Below is some information about motorcycle risks and accidents, as well as some advice as to what to do if you are in a motorcycle accident. The… Read More »
Factors Affecting Your Motorcycle Accident Settlement
If you believe you may have a claim after a motorcycle accident, you may be wondering how much a settlement or award could be worth. Unfortunately, there are too many factors at play to know in advance just how much your claim could be work. However, there are a few key factors that affect… Read More »
