Authorities Attribute Higher Rate to “Drowsy Driving” In a report in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, researchers concluded that teen drivers who start school earlier in the day have a more than 25% increased risk of being in an automobile accident on their way to school. The study looked at crash statistics for high […]
Does a Motorcycle Accident Claim Require a Collision?
May 6, 2020 by
Recovering Damages When There’s No Contact with Another Motor Vehicle Even with national awareness programs, it’s still common for motorists to ignore or fail to see motorcycles on the roads. As a motorcyclist myself, I see how often the driver of a passenger vehicle will unexpectedly veer into the path of a motorcycle, causing driver […]
Tips for Having a Safe 2020 Riding Season
March 3, 2020 by
Hazards to Avoid for Motorcyclists in New Jersey Winter is winding down and if you live in New Jersey and ride a motorcycle, chances are pretty good it’s been stored inside for the past few months. Sure, you can ride in the winter, but spring, summer and fall are the ideal times to be on […]
Roadway Defects That Pose Risks to Motorcyclists
February 23, 2020 by
Road Hazards to Watch Out For in New Jersey One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, particularly those involving a single bike, is a roadway defect—some irregularity or dangerous condition that causes the biker to lose control. In New Jersey, you can sue a government entity for negligence in roadway design or road […]
New Technology Being Applied to Motorcycle Helmets
December 19, 2019 by
MIPS-Equipped Helmets Reduce Impact of Head Trauma Safety officials have long known that head injuries are the leading cause of death and injury in motorcycle accidents. Statistics also show that most head injuries occur when a biker hits his or her head against the ground at an angle. A number of motorcycle helmet manufacturers are […]
Motorcycle Airbag Vests and Jackets
November 11, 2019 by
Do They Really Work? When you ride a motorcycle, you accept a certain risk that’s not there when you travel in a passenger vehicle. But the statistics are a bit staggering. Motor-vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among people under the age of 30, and about one in three of those fatalities involves […]
