As the 2014 statistics for motorcycle accidents begins to roll in, the fatality rate is actually going to drop almost 2 percent lower than the previous year. A total of 27 states experienced a decrease, with another 4 others staying within the same range. Unfortunately, this great news is met with the reality of motorcycle …
Motorcycles are often seen as more than just a mode of transportation. There is a culture that surrounds motorcycles, and many are cherished just like any collectible car. Just as is the case with any automobile, operating a motorcycle can be safe. However, reckless and negligent operation of any motor vehicle increases the risk that …
Although many of the annual motorcycle accidents are a result of driver error, driver negligence or reckless behavior on the part of one or both of the drivers, a certain number of those accidents are related to a defective motorcycle or motorcycle part. Because nearly 80% of motorcyclists involved in a collision suffer death or …
March 28, 2013 Data shows that in the event of a motorcycle accident, there is 98 percent likelihood that the rider of the bike involved in the crash will sustain an injury. Unfortunately though, the costs associated with these injuries can often leave the victim with nothing to spare. An Eden, New York, woman is …
May 23, 2012 USA Today (5/23, Lloyd) reports, “Millions of injuries could be prevented every year if states adopted and enforced a set of laws and health policies with proven track records for saving lives, says a report out Tuesday, but many states are reluctant to do so when personal freedoms are at stake and …
Multiple media outlets inclujding Bloomberg/BusinessWeek, Time Magazine, Newsweek, and HealthDay News are citing the results of a study that says that Black Americans are 1.5 times more likely to die from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash than white Americans. This despite despite the fact that black Americans are more likely to be wearing a …
Women are increasingly riding motorcycles. Here’s a clip on NBC about ways to practice motorcycle safety on the road.
I’m sure you’re aware that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Well, here is a website dedicated to the project worth viewing.
I generally avoid posting “bleeding edge” news like this, but I felt that these storieswere important reminders for anyone who rides a motorcycle. Even the most experienced riders can get hurt or even killed. Please drive safely. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that an off-duty Ocean County sheriff’s court officer died Saturday night in a one-vehicle …
This article was recently in the New York Times. Apparently, courses designed to make new motorcyclists safer are not decreasing crashes, according to a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute. These findings are part of a number of studies the institutes have just released on motorcycles. The groups have looked at antilock brakes, …
