When a crash occurs between a car and a motorcycle, the motorcyclist usually suffers the brunt of the collision. As the Maryland Department of Transportation explains, motorcycles lack the protection of reinforced steel that keeps drivers of other vehicles safe in the event of an accident. Fortunately, motorcyclists can take…
Driving under the influence (DUI) often carries devastating consequences, including serious injury or death. The harm from a DUI accident is even more severe when the victim is a motorcyclist. Because motorcycles lack the same safety protections as other vehicles, motorcycle riders may suffer more severe injuries in a drunk…
Accidents with a deer can often cause severe injury, both to the deer and the occupants of the vehicle that hit it. When drivers are about to hit a deer, their first instinct is often to swerve out of the way. However, swerving can cause drivers to collide with a…
There are many different risks when it comes to driving motorcycles. Those risks include the fact that the smaller profile of motorcycles leaves them vulnerable to car blind spots and the open nature of motorcycles, which can throw drivers from the vehicle upon impact during a crash. Because of these…
It is commonly known that motorcycle riders and passengers are at greater risk of injury and or death than automobile riders and passengers, but the true difference in risk level between the two activities might surprise many. In fact, some sources claim that for every mile traveled, motorcyclists are 35…
Left-turn accidents typically occur when a driver turns without yielding right-of-way to a driver traveling straight ahead. In particular, left-turn motorcycle accidents often lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Due to the typical size and weight of a car, motorcyclists lack adequate protection when they collide with a much larger…
It is commonly known that motorcycle riders are at greater risk of injury and or death than car riders, but the actual disparity in risk is higher than one might think. In fact, some sources claim that for every mile traveled, motorcyclists are 35 times more likely than car riders…
There are significant risks in driving motorcycles. The smaller profile of motorcycles leaves them vulnerable to car blind spots and the open nature of motorcycles can throw drivers from the vehicle upon impact during a crash. Because of this, on average, driving or riding on a motorcycle is more dangerous…
As the warmer months and summer approach, it is not uncommon for the number of people we are sharing the road with to increase as people get on the move to enjoy the sun. This includes an increase in pedestrians walking, and the number of motorcycles, motorbikes, and e-scooters to…
A recent news report revealed the aftermath of a fatal motorcycle accident in Charles County, Maryland. The motorcyclist was found dead on the scene. A truck was traveling eastbound while the motorcyclist was traveling westbound. For reasons unknown, the truck crossed the double yellow center line and struck the motorcycle.…