Blog Category | Motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle riding offers freedom and excitement, but it comes with unique dangers. Due to their size and structure, motorcycles are more vulnerable on the road. Riders face hazards that are less concerning for car drivers, making safety a top priority for those who choose to ride. Motorcycles are harder to...
As spring starts to bloom, motorcycle enthusiasts often cannot wait to hit the open road. Yet, hidden by all the excitement about warm weather, there lurks a potential danger. Suburban neighborhoods bustle with homeowners tidying their yards. However, the debris piled along the curbsides may eventually cause motorcycle accidents. This...
Now that spring has come to the Pittsburgh area, Butler’s motorcycle riders will be taking their bikes out of the garage and onto the highways. Warmer weather and ice-free roads mean that it’s safe to ride again — at least, as safe as it ever is. Unfortunately, no matter how...
Motorcycles are a wonderful way to get around, save money on fuel and explore the world around you. This speed and mobility come with one major tradeoff: safety. Realistically, a motorcycle accident is much more likely to be fatal than an automobile accident. Fortunately, there are a few things that...
A few motorcyclists have already appeared on eastern Pennsylvania roads but expect many more to hit the highway as warmer spring weather arrives. The beginning of the motorcycle season is here. As you get your bike out of storage, make sure it is in solid operational order for your new...
As the weather continues to heat up, more and more riders will pull their motorcycles out of winter storage. Unfortunately, while they are an exhilarating means of transportation, motorcycles are inherently dangerous and can be involved in horrific motor vehicle collisions. The National Safety Council publishes data in an effort...
Spring is here and it is time to start getting the bikes out of the garages and taking to the roads across Pennsylvania. There really is nothing like the feel of the engine and the rush of the air. But before you head out, you know that you need to...
Teen motorcyclists in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the U.S. will want to know how they can keep themselves safe. After all, motorcyclists are 35 times more likely than automobile drivers to get in a fatal crash, and 90 percent of all motorcyclists who are involved in a crash had no...
There is a stereotype that motorcyclists are all men with tattoos, long hair and a reckless lifestyle. However, the fact is that there is not just one type of motorcyclist. They come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. The same goes for motorcycle accidents, unfortunately....
Too many people make the mistake of thinking only of brain and spinal cord injuries when it comes to the severe physical damage done in a motorcycle crash. However, injuries of any kind after a motorcycle crash have the potential to be severe and life changing. As noted in this...
There are some types of accidents that are almost certainly going to end with catastrophic injuries. These include collisions at high speeds or involving vehicles of very different sizes. This is why some of the most devastating accidents on the road occur when a car or truck strikes a motorcyclist...
Motorcyclists are typically not people who shy away from a little risk. In fact, if you are a rider, chances are you appreciate a little bit of a thrill and danger. However, this excitement-seeking nature does not mean that a person is reckless or immune to injuries suffered in an...
Let’s say you needed to make a quick run to the convenience store. Since it was just around the corner, you hopped on your motorcycle and didn’t bother putting on a helmet. Sure, the law requires you to wear one, but you didn’t think it would be a problem. Unfortunately,...
You’re 25 years old, you’ve taken your motorcycle safety courses, and you’ve been riding for four years. Under Pennsylvania law, that means you don’t have to wear a helmet. You meet all of the criteria and can leave the helmet at home if you want. But should you? Studies have...
