How Effective Are Motorcycle Crash Bars?

In most vehicles, there are safety measures in place that help to protect the passengers should the car or truck get into an accident. One vehicle that doesn’t have this type of protection, however, is a motorcycle. Helmets and protective clothing do help to reduce the severity of injuries to the motorcyclist should they be…

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Motorcycle Accidents and Fractured Ribs: A Serious Injury

Much-needed beautiful weather is on the way here in Alabama, making it a great time to hit the road. This is also a good time to remember that motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to crashes and accidents during the spring and summer months. Negligent drivers who fail to pay attention on the road can collide with…

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Why Road Rash Is Such a Serious Injury

Road rash is a painful injury often resulting from motorcycle accidents. It occurs when the skin of a motorcyclist contacts the road surface, causing the scraping away of the skin. The injury essentially leaves raw exposed skin, similar to what occurs when the skin is burned by fire. The damage from road rash can extend…

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What You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents

Thousands of accidents occur each day on roads across the country, some of which involve motorcyclists. While any type of accident is a bad thing, motorcycle accidents are often more catastrophic than the average car accident. The impact of a vehicle crashing into a motorcycle could send a motorist in the air, causing them to…

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Common Roadway Hazards That Lead to Motorcycle Accidents

Conditions on the road can play a significant part in a motorcycle accident. The weather conditions, road design, and other factors can increase the risk for motorcycle riders to experience an accident and subsequent injuries. Motorcyclists depend more than a standard four-wheel vehicle does on having a solid, uniform, high friction roadway surface for proper…

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