Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riding offers a sense of freedom and thrill that's hard to match. However, it also presents unique risks and requires high skill and safety awareness. Whether you're a seasoned rider or a novice, adhering to safety guidelines is critical. Before hitting the...

Summer is generally considered to be prime motorcycle season, but there is time in both the spring and in the fall when riding can be done. As the calendar marches closer and closer to winter, this season is coming to a close. This is important to note not just...

Motorcycles are fun and efficient. They can even provide you with a mini vacation when all you really have is an afternoon to spend on the road. A long cruise can take your mind off of your worries and change your perspective on the world. The trade-off for the...

Motorcycle accidents can happen in many different ways. A driver could cross the centerline and hit a bike that is coming toward it. A motorcyclist could lose traction in a corner and slide off of the road. Understanding how crashes happen is a crucial part of...

New York is a relatively hazardous state for motorcyclists, though it is thankfully not the most dangerous in the country. According to recent data, there are 392,178 motorcycles registered in New York, and there were 145 fatalities recorded in 2017. The National...

Motorcyclists and their passengers are required by New York state law to wear helmets and protective eyewear. Helmets must be a type that are approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Helmets are a...

Riding a motorcycle is completely different than driving a car, so it's unsurprising that New York requires different licensing for motorcyclists. You will need to attend a course, take a test and maintain your new license to legally drive a motorcycle. However, the...

Drivers come up with all sorts of excuses when they crash into you. They blame the road conditions: There was water on the road, they swerved to avoid a pothole. They blame the weather: The sun got in their eyes, a rainstorm obscured their vision. They blame the...

Motorcycles are big, loud and frequently shiny. They are eye-catchingly dramatic on the road, as are the fashions often worn by the people who ride them. Despite how obvious motorcycles seem to most people on the roads, a surprising number of drivers claim they didn't...