Motorcycle Accident

Oklahoma promotes motorcycle safety Comments Off

More than 1,600 motorcyclists were injured in traffic collisions in the state of Oklahoma in 2010, and another 75 motorcyclists were killed in accidents, according to data released by the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office. Traffic collision statistics from 2011 are still being gathered, but currently there are 94 known incidents of motorcyclists being killed in accidents throughout the state last year, and at least three motorcyclists have died in the Tulsa area alone in 2012 so far, indicating a trend of increasing fatalities to many law enforcement professionals. The Oklahoma Highway Safety Office has given a $25,000 grant to the Broken Arrow Police Department to conduct a course on motorcycle safety. Accidents, according to the course instructor, are inevitable for motorcycle riders. Handling the accident when it happens is crucial to decrease the amount of injury sustained, and the key to better motorcycle safety is wearing a helmet that meets federal safety guidelines.

Of the 75 motorcyclists killed in fatal accidents in Oklahoma in 2010, at least 58 were not wearing a helmet. Another four motorcyclists were killed in circumstances that made it impossible to determine whether the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.

As a personal injury attorney in Sacramento, I am hopeful that the roads will become safer for drivers and motorcyclists alike. If you have been injured in an accident involving any sort of vehicle, please consider contacting a Sacramento car accident lawyer.

Posted on: 04-23-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, Safety

Linda Vista Motorcycle Crash Prompts Second Collision Comments Off

It’s not often that absolute gridlock occurs at around 2 o’clock in the morning, but that’s what happened following a crash along the highway in Linda Vista.

The incident occurred along the 163 Freeway, otherwise known as the Cabrillo Freeway, at precisely 2:17 this morning. A motorcycle was traveling south down the highway and approached the area south of Genesee Avenue. At that point, another vehicle reportedly crashed into the motorcycle in the leftmost lane of the freeway. The second automobile then allegedly drove away from the crash.

Following the accident, other persons driving along the road stopped to assist the motorcycle’s driver with getting to the shoulder. However, the damaged motorcycle remained in the lane, and another vehicle crashed into it. As a result of that collision, the motorcycle caught fire and was consumed by the blaze.

The California Highway Patrol and San Diego fire and rescue crews responded to the scene. The motorcyclist injured in the accident was transported to nearby Scripps Mercy Hospital, although officials have not made known the extent of the driver’s injuries. The CHP was forced to close the southbound lanes of the freeway for just under an hour to deal with the crash.

It’s incredible to me as a Roseville car accident lawyer how many accidents can occur in such a short timespan. We must all be ever vigilant when driving on the freeways, as one accident often begets another. This is what I’ve discovered during my many years as a personal injury attorney in Roseville.

Motorcycle Collision Takes Life Near Fontana Comments Off

Another crash took place along a California road yesterday, this time taking cutting short life of a motorcyclist whose injuries proved fatal.

The incident happened at some point yesterday afternoon near the city of Fontana. A motorcycle was driving south down local Almond Avenue. When the vehicle approached the intersection of Almond with Arrow Route, it crashed into the driver’s side of a Honda Accord that was heading east down that road.

As a result of the crash, the Accord incurred a massive amount of damage, and it’s unclear what kind of injuries the driver or passengers sustained, if any. The motorcyclist, unfortunately, did not survive the crash. The nature of the driver of that vehicle’s fatal injuries is unclear at this time.

The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the accident and investigated the crash.

Because of the incident, Arrow Route had to be closed for a fairly wide stretch. Commuters were unable to to drive on the road between Cherry Avenue and the aforementioned Almond Avenue. The report did not mention at what time the roads were reopened.

I’m sorry to see such a tragic vehicle crash as a Burlingame personal injury lawyer. Motorcycle injuries are particularly disheartening because of the relative lack of protection afforded drivers of those vehicles. I urge everyone as a car accident lawyer in Burlingame to give such vehicles proper caution on the roads, and similarly, I hope that motorcyclists take care out there as well to preserve their own safety.

Posted on: 04-20-2012
Posted in: car crash, Motorcycle Accident, News

Michigan makes helmets optional for some motorcycle riders Comments Off

Legislation passed by Michigan lawmakers recently gave motorcycle riders in the state the option to forgo wearing a helmet if certain requirements are met. Currently 30 other states allow motorcyclists the right to choose whether or not they wear an approved safety helmet while operating their motorcycles. Under Michigan’s new safety regulations, motorcyclists with at least two years of riding experience who have passed a special safety course and are at least 21 years of age decide whether or not they want to wear a safety helmet while riding their motorcycles, provided the rider carries at least $20,000 of additional medical insurance.

The new law was passed with support from both Republican and Democratic representatives in the Michigan state legislature. A motorcyclist advocacy group called the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education issued a statement supporting the new legislation, citing statistics suggesting that helmet laws do not actually increase the safety of motorcyclists, nor do they lower the auto insurance premiums for motorists in states enforcing such laws.

The state of Michigan originally instated a mandatory motorcycle helmet law in the 1970s when federal highway regulations demanded states seeking federal highway funding require motorcyclists to wear helmets at all times. This federal legislation is no longer in effect.

As a personal injury attorney Burlingame, I hope motorcyclists and motorists take all the necessary steps required to ensure safety on our roadways. If you or someone you care for has been injured in a motorcycle or automobile collision, please consider discussing your case with a car accident lawyer in Burlingame.

Posted on: 04-13-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, Safety

Santa Monica Cracking Down on Motorcycle Safety Violations Comments Off

Santa Monica is the latest community in the state of California to try to make the roads safe for motorcycles and other vehicles alike.

On Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department will be cracking down on motorcycles that they find to be in violation of various traffic laws put in place to keep riders and other commuters safe. Extra emphasis will be placed on locales that tend to be a draw to motorcycles, and in turn, motorcycle accidents.

The operation is being labeled as the Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation. Not only are the cops going to be on the lookout for motorcyclists committing violations, but they’ll also be targeting other drivers whose driving habits increase the risk of collisions with the hard-to-see vehicles.

The California Office of Traffic Safety granted the money for Sunday’s operation. The crackdown is occurring a month after a fatal motorcycle crash along local Pico Boulevard. Officers are urging other drivers to be especially attentive to a motorcycle’s presence when in the process of switching lanes or turning a vehicle.

Motorcyclist deaths have drifted lower and lower in the past couple years, but police would like to see fatality and injury numbers go down even further, hence the operation on Sunday.

Considering the relative lack of safety features on motorcycles, I’m glad as a Roseville car accident lawyer to see any community do their part to increase safety along our roads. As a personal injury attorney in Roseville, I understand how vital such measures are to preserving the well-being of motorcycles and the general population as a whole.

Posted on: 04-10-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, News, Safety

South Dakota launches motorcycle safety website Comments Off

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard along with the state secretaries of Tourism and Public Safety announced the launch of a new website designed to promote safe motorcycle practices as part of a comprehensive public education campaign. The new website will offer motorcycle riders and other motorists information on state laws, motorcycle safety, rider instruction opportunities and other topics geared toward making motorcycle travel safer.

South Dakota’s governor also announced that April 9-15 has been designated as South Dakota’s Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Week. Even though motorcycles have equal rights and responsibilities to any other motor vehicle, motorcyclists are more susceptible to safety risks. The website’s primary goal is safety education, but the site will offer rider education class information, interactive motorcycle route maps which allow users to search South Dakota motorcycling routes, which are rated by degree of riding difficulty, streaming videos of streets and highways in locations throughout the state and interactive forums giving users opportunities to share photos and videos and to participate in chats with other users. According to highway traffic safety statistics, almost 80 percent of the riders and motorists involved in fatal motorcycle collisions in South Dakota come from outside of the state.

As a Sacramento personal injury attorney, I hope this effort and others like it are successful in their goal of increasing highway safety for motorists and bikers alike. If you or someone you care about has been involved in a motorcycle or automobile collision, please consider contacting a Sacramento car accident lawyer.

Posted on: 04-6-2012
Posted in: car technology, Motorcycle Accident, News, Safety

Santa Ana motocyclist killed in four-vehicle pile-up Comments Off

In Laguna Beach a four-vehicle pile-up resulted in a death recently. At around 11:30 p.m. a woman, 27 years old, was operating her Mitsubishi Eclipse at a high velocity in a southbound lane on the San Diego 405 Freeway, a few miles south of Irvine’s Sand Canyon when her vehicle crashed into a Nissan Sentra, driven by a female motorist from Torrance, according to an accident report compiled by the California Highway Patrol.

Possibly because its gas pedal was wedged in place, the Sentra lost control and spun out, according to the accident report. It then went across the center median and spun into the first and second lanes of the northbound side of the 405. The Sentra came to a stop after colliding with a third vehicle, a Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 20 year old man. A 32-year-old Santa Ana man on a motorcycle, who apparently failed to see the Sentra, collided with the automobile and died within moments of the impact, according to a report released by the Orange county coroner’s office. The incident is currently under investigation. The driver of the Sentra reported suffering minor injuries and the driver of the Toyota Tacoma did not report any.

As a Burlingame auto accident attorney, I am always saddened to hear about another tragic accident on our California highways, and my heart goes out to anyone who has suffered as a result of this accident. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an auto collision, please consider discussing your case with a Burlingame personal injury attorney.

Posted on: 04-3-2012
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, Motorcycle Accident, Pickup Truck

Anti-lock brakes: the coolest part of your motorcycle Comments Off

When comparison shopping for motorcycles, look beyond the price tag and sleek exterior. According to a study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, one key, possibly life saving feature might not be apparent on first glance: anti-lock brakes. According to the safety study, motorcycles with anti-lock brakes installed are 37 percent less likely to end up in a fatal accident than motorcycles without them.

In Europe, anti-lock brakes will be required on all newly manufactured motorcycles beginning in 2016. This law has made motorcycles with anti-lock brake systems more commonly available in the United States as well.

Larger motorcycles often come equipped with anti-lock brakes and mid-range motorcycles , and ABS is often available as an upgrade for mid-range motorcycles, but starter motorcycles, most often bought by novice riders, could arguably use anti-lock brakes the most . Honda has begun addressing this issue with its CBR250R, which offers consumers the chance to upgrade to anti-lock brakes for $500..

The braking systems on most motorcycles are separated by wheel. One handle connects to the front tire, one connects to the back, and if the rider brakes unevenly or too suddenly bring the bike to a halt, . Anti-lock brakes work to prevent the brakes from locking up while the vehicle is in motion. As a Roseville auto accident lawyer, I applaud any innovation that makes the road safer for us all. If you or someone you know has been injured in a collision involving a motorcycle or other vehicle, please contact a Roseville personal injury attorney.

Posted on: 04-2-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, Safety

Bikers need to practice better safety habits, expert warns Comments Off

In the majority of cases, when a motorcycle and an automobile the driver of the van, car, pickup truck or other larger motor vehicle did not attempt to avoid getting into the accident. This leads safety exerts to deduce that in most of these cases, the driver simply couldn’t see the motorcycle rider. There are measures a cautious biker can employ to reduce the chances of being involved in an accident with a larger vehicle, however. Safety experts recommend the following:

Sustain a routine schedule of maintenance. Keep an eye on your tires to make sure they don’t lose their grip, and make sure your brakes are in good working condition.

Stay in sight. Lighter, more luminous colors are key as is a reflective jacket. Keep your headlight lit no matter the time of day. Keep your brake lights and taillights in good working order.

Stick to rugged more durable materials when it comes to outerwear. Denim jeans, a leather jacket, and thick, resilient gloves will help prevent cuts and scrapes in the even you are unseated from your bike.

Helmets meeting the federal government’s minimum safety requirements must be worn by the motorcyclists and any passenger riding on back.

As a San Jose auto accident attorney, I hope everyone, drivers, bikers, joggers, etc., can be convinced to practice safer behavior on the streets and highways. If you or someone you love has been involved in any sort of motorcycle or automobile collision, please consider contacting a San Jose personal injury attorney.

Posted on: 03-30-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, News, Safety

Police offer tips for safer motorcycle riding Comments Off

After eight serious motorcycle-related crashes occurred in a single weekend in the same area, a Holland, Michigan public safety officer offered several tips for safer cycling.

Wearing a helmet at all times is a primary concern. The Michigan legislature is currently debating whether to repeal the state’s helmet laws, but a helmet is an essential piece of motorcycle equipment whether the law requires it or not. Other protective clothing such as riding pants, gloves, boots, and a jacket are also recommended in addition to a United States Department of Transportation approved motorcycle helmet.

Riders should also be aware of their bikes capabilities and their own skill level. Speeding or pushing your bike or yourself beyond your limits can endanger your life and the lives of those sharing the road with you,

Taking a motorcycle safety class is an effective way to avoid citations. There is no minimum age for motorcycle passengers, the law demands they be able to touch the footrests while sitting, ad riders wearing helmets not approved by the States Department of Transportation can also be ticketed. Modifying headlights to increase your visibility is also a good idea.

As an Oakland auto accident lawyer, I want safer roads for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians alike, but if you or someone you love has been injured in an automobile accident, please consider contacting an Oakland personal injury attorney.

Posted on: 03-29-2012
Posted in: Motorcycle Accident, News, Safety

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