Rear-end collisions are among Georgia’s most common types of accidents. The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that of the nearly 400,000 crashes statewide in one recent year, about 36 percent were rear-end collisions. Unfortunately, they often cause their victims severe injuries and financial instability. Knowing what to do if you’ve been rear-ended can make a […]
People across Georgia ride motorcycles for many reasons: the feel of the wind in their faces, a greater sense of speed, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and an easier time navigating traffic and finding parking. However, riding a motorcycle also comes with risks. Motorcycle riders are directly exposed in a collision, which means they’re at […]
At first, it might sound ridiculous. How could something as ordinary as grass clippings possibly cause motorcycle accidents? However, anything that causes a motorcyclist to lose stability and grip on the roadway can be dangerous. When slippery materials such as thin layers of grass clippings come between motorcycle tires and the road, the loss of traction […]
The 10 Steps You Must Take Surviving motorcycle crashes often means anticipating driver negligence and taking recommended safety precautions. However, you can do everything right and still suffer from serious injuries following motorcycle accidents. Wearing helmets, obtaining quality medical care, and attending training courses can help riders survive sudden crashes, but these safeguards cannot protect […]
Motorcycle accident victims should focus on their physical recoveries immediately after serious motorcycle crashes. However, many accident victims require long-term assistance following devastating motorcycle collisions and cannot return to work. Families often cook, clean, and care for injured loved ones in the weeks following the crash, but what happens after the dust settles? The longer […]
The legal answer to the above question is that it depends on who is at fault for the motorcycle accident. If you do not properly identify negligent parties and prove liability, there is a chance that you may be responsible for some of the bills from your own pocket. This is why you need a […]
It’s easy to see why people are attracted to motorcycles. Bikers feel a sense of freedom on the open road that you can’t feel when driving another vehicle. The ability to travel for miles in open air attracts millions of drivers every year to take to the open road on their bikes. However, the small […]
Motorcycles provide recreation, adventure, and even sensible transportation. For many, these benefits are worth the risks of riding. Although motorcycles are different from other vehicles on the road, all drivers owe them the same level of respect, courtesy, and most of all, a duty of care. Even still, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to […]
Many people have a misperception that motorcycle accidents are single-vehicle accidents and the fault of a biker who did something wrong. That is not the case. In fact, only one-quarter of all motorcycle accidents involve only the biker. The rest involve cars, and very often, it is the automobile driver who is at fault for […]
Over 5,000 motorcyclists are killed each year in accidents. Statistics show that bikers are much less likely to survive accidents, with a fatality rate 27 times that of motorists. During the last 20 years, the number of motorcyclists killed in accidents has risen by nearly 50 percent. Even when motorcyclists survive, the accident can leave […]
