Motorcycle accidents involving impaired drivers can leave victims and families grappling with devastating consequences. In Maryland, these crashes often result in serious injuries or fatalities, making it essential to seek accountability through the legal system. Driving under the influence is both a criminal act and a form of negligence, and…
When an accident happens outside Maryland, it raises specific legal and logistical challenges. Jurisdictional laws, unfamiliar roads, and dealing with insurance claims in another state can quickly overwhelm even the most prepared rider. In this recent accident, the 37-year-old Maryland motorcyclist tragically collided with a vehicle that failed to yield…
Hit-and-run accidents involving motorcyclists are among the most devastating types of crashes on the road. These incidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities due to the lack of protection motorcyclists have compared to passengers in other vehicles. When a driver evades the scene after causing harm, it leaves victims…
A recent fatal motorcycle accident reported by MySunCoast News underscores the devastating consequences of traffic collisions involving motorcyclists. The accident highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists on the road and the tragic outcomes that can result from a moment’s lapse in caution. While the investigation into this particular crash continues, the…
There is little doubt among most ER doctors and other emergency room personnel that, all things being equal, motorcycling is a much higher-risk activity than operating a passenger car or riding on public transportation. The same goes for those riders in Maryland, many of whom are at a greater risk…
Motorcycle accidents often lead to devastating consequences, as seen in a recent crash where a motorcyclist tragically lost his life after colliding with a car making a left turn. Motorcyclists face a higher risk of severe injury or death in collisions due to their increased exposure on the road. Understanding…
Motorcycle accidents often carry a bias that assumes the rider is at fault, especially when speed is involved. However, motorcyclists face unique risks on the road that can lead to severe consequences, even when they are not at fault. Speeding, in particular, can significantly increase the likelihood of serious accidents.…
A tragic accident occurred near North Bend, Washington, where a motorcyclist lost her life in a hit-and-run incident. The accident occurred in early July when a motorcyclist struck an elk on westbound I-90. The impact left the rider in the middle of the highway, where she was subsequently hit by…
Tragic and horrifying vehicle accidents are unfortunately all too common in Maryland and show the need for car drivers and motorcyclists to engage in exceedingly careful driving on the roads. The inherently smaller profile of motorcycles creates a greater likelihood of motorcycles occupying blind spots of larger vehicles and the…
Approximately 72 percent of motorcyclists are injured when they crash. Motorcycle riders are not protected by their vehicle in the way that the occupants of a car are. The smaller profile of motorcycles leaves them vulnerable to car and truck blind spots and the open nature of motorcycles can throw…