Ask most drivers who they’d blame if a motorcycle and a car collided, and a lot of them would point to the rider without hesitation. It’s a bias that runs deep. Motorcyclists get labeled reckless almost by default — too fast, too aggressive, too unpredictable. That assumption shapes how people think about these crashes before…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed on the road in 2023 in the United States. That’s 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. NHTSA data shows that this is the highest number of motorcyclists killed in a year since at least 1975. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles…
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Outer Banks Spring is right around the corner, which means many motorcyclists will take advantage of the pleasant weather and spend more time on the road. While motorcycles provide a great sense of freedom, cyclists should be aware of the dangers that come with sharing the road with larger vehicles. Without the…
Like most other states, Virginia’s roadways were designed with trucks and cars in mind, not motorcycles. While the first two types of vehicles can easily withstand driving over a few potholes every so often, any piece of detritus has the potential to be a real nightmare for a motorcycle rider. Take a second to imagine…
One of the most horrific injuries a motorcycle accident victim can suffer is a degloving injury. A degloving injury is when the skin is completely pulled off the hand and arm, with only the muscles, tissues, and bones left. These injuries are excruciating and debilitating. The medical treatments are extensive, often requiring multiple surgeries, and…