Motorcycles are an undeniably dangerous mode of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 84,000 motorcyclists were injured and another 5,014 were killed in traffic accidents throughout the United States in 2019 alone. A publication issued by the Administration suggests that motorcycle helmets saved upwards of 1,870 lives. Some studies suggest that if…
Since motorcycles are not surrounded by steel cages like passenger vehicles, it comes as no surprise that accidents involving motorcycles tend to produce injuries that are far more serious. In addition to this, motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than other types of vehicles, which means other drivers are less likely to notice them and…
One person was killed and another was left in serious condition following a three-vehicle collision On Sunday, October 29th in Gloucester County. According to Virginia State Police, to fatal motorcycle accident took place in the area of Woods Cross Road and Route 17 at about 12:20 p.m. Why are motorcycle accidents usually worse than car…
If you wish to operate a motorcycle in the state of North Carolina—or even ride on the back of someone else’s motorcycle, you are required to wear a helmet. North Carolina is just one of many states that mandate the use of a helmet for anyone who operates or rides on a motorcycle. The debate…
A 35-year-old man died from severe injuries he sustained at the scene of a motorcycle accident in south Charlotte, near the SouthPark Mall on Friday, January 20th at approximately 8:30 p.m. According to police, the victim was traveling on a Suzuki motorcycle when a 2002 Subaru turned left onto Sharon View Road and into the…