Category: Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycles embrace the spirit of American freedoms. Many riders enjoy the feeling of the open road and the nimbleness that motorcycles provide. Riding is also practical and can decrease the amount of fuel needed to travel. However, motorcycles are also the most dangerous type of motor vehicle transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety […]

Motorcycles offer an economical and environmentally friendly way to travel, but not everyone shares a passion for the open road. Car and truck operators often refuse to treat motorcyclists as equals. Speeding, following too closely behind, and failing to yield often result in life-changing motorcycle accidents. The following includes ten of the most common traffic […]

ATLANTA, GA – According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a 33-year-old man died when his motorcycle struck a tree on Sunday night. Police said the crash occurred on Decatur Street, near Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, around 11 p.m. Authorities believe Julius Black, 33, lost control of his motorcycle, causing him to veer off the road and […]

ATLANTA, GA – Two motorcyclists were struck by a car and killed while on SH 101 south of Yorkville Saturday night, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Patrick McCloud, 32, and Danielle Carteaux, 31, were riding their Harley-Davidson in Paulding County when they were hit by a vehicle driven by Allynda Jackson. Police believe Jackson was driving […]

JONESVILLE, GA – Authorities believe a crash that killed a 36-year-old woman in West Georgia was caused by a distracted driver. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Brittany Keeton, 32, hit a stopped motorcycle that was waiting to turn on Ga. 166 at about 6:40 p.m. Saturday night. The force of the collision caused Heather Turner and […]

MOUNTAIN CITY, GA – According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, state troopers investigated a five-vehicle accident that killed a North Carolina couple in northeast Georgia over Memorial Day weekend. Officers believe that 22-year-old Tristan Bartlett struck a motorcycle driven by Doug and Dawn Head when he crossed over into their lane. Bartlett also struck a Chevrolet […]

Road rash is an extremely common injury. This is especially true in summer when outdoor activities often are conducted in shorts and T-shirts instead of bundled up against the cold. Road rash—also referred to as road burn, raspberries, or strawberries—is a friction burn that happens when you forcefully rub your skin against a rough surface, […]

Drivers of other vehicles cause an astonishing number of motorcycle accidents. Even more astounding, more than 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in the motorcycle rider being injured or killed. Even so, motorcycle accident fatalities are on the decline, dropping to 4,985 deaths, a 5 percent decline from the previous year. If you are suffering […]

It’s May—and that means it’s also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Georgia Department of Driver Services wants to remind drivers to pay extra attention to motorcycles on the road this month—and the organization offers resources to help improve the outcome for motorcycles on the road. Compared to cars and other, larger vehicles that offer more […]

Road rash from a motorcycle accident can lead to infection, scarring, and disfigurement. For help with an injury claim, call Brauns Law, PC at 404-418-8244.