The high-risk nature of motorcycles means that riders should invest in all possible insurance coverage options. In 2020, there were 83,000 motorcycle accident injuries and over 5,000 fatalities. And as California has some of the worst traffic and the highest registered number of motorcycles, it’s safe to say that a significant number of those injuries […]
A couple was enjoying a nice ride on the streets of San Francisco when the unthinkable happened — a distracted driver’s negligence caused the passenger to be ejected from her boyfriend’s motorcycle. The motorist had attempted to make a left-hand turn, but because they didn’t have enough room to complete the turn, they stopped in […]
Sunny, scenic California has more motorcycles on its roads than any other state. There are more than 800,000 motorcycles registered in the state of California. The law requires every California motorcyclist to have insurance in case of a motorcycle accident. Motorcyclists also have other responsibilities under California law, like remaining at the scene of an […]
Broken ribs are one of the most common types of bone fractures, occurring in 10-20% of all patients who have suffered some form of trauma to the chest. And one of the most common causes of chest trauma is vehicular accidents, especially motorcycle accidents. Here in California, we are no strangers to motorcycle accidents. Traffic […]
When we talk about accident injuries, most people tend to think of more severe injuries, such as head and brain injuries or spinal injuries. However, a smaller injury can still be painful, traumatic, and costly when it comes to medical bills. Hand and wrist injuries, for example, are often dismissed as more minor injuries. But […]
We see many common motorcycle accident injuries in clients filing personal injury claims. However, one specific type of injury that often results from motorcycle accidents that can be severe and incredibly painful is a fractured femur. If you’re injured in a San Francisco motorcycle accident and need help filing your personal injury claim, the team […]
Motorcyclists are at higher risk of sustaining severe and even life-threatening injuries after an accident because their bodies are more exposed. Even what might be considered a minor accident for someone in a car could be more severe for someone on a motorcycle, especially if they aren’t wearing a helmet. Traumatic brain injuries, for example, […]
In sunny California, motorcycle accidents are all too common, with so many cars and motorcycle riders out on the roads. In fact, California has the highest number of registered motorcycles in the whole country. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents can be especially dangerous due to the fact that riders have little to protect their bodies from impact. […]
In recent years, motorcycle accident deaths have been on the rise. Just between 2019 and 2020, fatal motorcycle accidents increased by 11%. But over the past ten years as a whole, they have increased by 20%. While these tragic accidents can happen for many reasons, such as a lack of wearing a helmet, they are […]
Despite the fact that motorcycles only make up about 0.6% of vehicles traveling the roads each year in the U.S., they account for 18% of occupant fatalities and 4% of injuries. And over the past ten years, in particular, motorcycle accident deaths have increased by 27%. The issue is that motorcyclists have less protection for […]