Motorcycles are a much-loved mode of transportation by many, yet riding can be inherently dangerous. What might be a simple fender-bender between two passenger vehicles could easily become a catastrophic accident when a motorcycle is involved. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are nearly 24 times more likely to die in traffic …
A serious motorcycle accident can be scary. The injured rider may be struggling physically and shaken emotionally. Sadly, motorcycle accidents account for a significant amount of traffic crash injuries and deaths. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle crash, you may be anxious over how you will make a full recovery. Meeting your family’s …
While riding a motorcycle can be both fun and exhilarating, a serious accident can have devastating consequences. Due to the lack of protection offered by the vehicle, riding a motorcycle does come with added risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 4 times more likely to be injured in a crash …
Every year, thousands of riders are hurt or lose their lives in motorcycle accidents. In 2020 alone, over 180,000 riders were treated for injuries across the US. Motorcyclists are especially at risk of accidents, such as slip incidents, during the icy winter months. When motorcyclists are involved in snowy motorcycle accidents, they need to know how to protect …
With summer approaching, more Utah motorcyclists will be out on the open road to enjoy the long hours of sunlight and beautiful weather. On the downside, the increase in motorcycles and other traffic on Utah’s roadways during the summer months means every rider has a greater chance of being involved in an accident. The moments …
Most of us learned to drive an automobile in our teen years, under the guidance of a more experienced adult. After a few months, most of the safe driving habits we practiced to pass the driver’s exam became automatic behaviors that we enact without thinking as we drive. That increased confidence, however, can lead to …
In the first six months of 2022, 900 motorcycle accidents occurred. Sadly, 27 of these motorcyclists did not survive the crash. Their deaths represented a 40% increase compared to the same period over the past half a decade. Recovery is possible if you or your loved one has survived a motorcycle accident. How quickly injured persons receive the …
As a motorcyclist, you face significant risks every time you get on your bike. The lack of protection and stability, along with the tendency for motorists not to see a motorcycle contribute to high accident, injury and fatality rates. Furthermore, when you have an accident, you must contend with inherent biases against bikers from the …
Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable to severe injuries during an accident. As a result, the injured often face substantial financial losses in addition to the physical and emotional damage a devastating auto accident can cause. Tort law in Utah allows you an avenue for compensation and an opportunity to hold the negligent party from your crash …
Motorcycle accidents are among the most deadly because riders are significantly more vulnerable to negligent drivers. When an accident results in the motorcyclist’s death, the at-fault party is responsible for the damages incurred, including the financial and emotional losses the surviving family members suffered. If you lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident, you …
If you suffered a severe injury from a rear-end motorcycle collision, you might have questions about your right to compensation and how to access it. Utah’s personal injury laws allow you to seek damages from the person who caused your accident and injuries, but first, you must build a case with evidence to support your …
Riding a motorcycle involves inherent risks, but that doesn’t make a motorcycle accident any less traumatic. If you are a rider, you are more likely than motorists to be involved in a crash that results in serious injury. Furthermore, the injury rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in the U.S. has increased every year …
Motorcyclists involved in an accident often face substantial losses in the aftermath. In addition to the sometimes tragic physical repercussions, there are financial and emotional damages to rectify. Utah personal injury law allows you to pursue compensation if you suffered injuries and property damage because of another party’s careless behavior. Sometimes that means filing a …
It almost goes without saying that motorcycles offer significantly less crash protection than standard passenger vehicles. Whether at high speeds or even at lower speeds, an accident involving a motorcycle can easily result in catastrophic damage to riders. This raises the question of at what speed most motorcycle accidents actually happen. Motorcyclists and other drivers …
When looking at all collisions involving motorcycles and another vehicle, 80 percent of them were not the fault of the motorcyclist. A majority of these crashes resulted in severe injuries to the rider due to the lack of protection provided to motorcyclists. Despite this, the laws regarding motorcycle insurance policies are often complex and hard …
