Riding any kind of vehicle on the roads can be dangerous. Whether a car or a motorcycle, all vehicles come with inherent risks. It’s not uncommon, however, for people to automatically assume that one is more dangerous than the other — typically the motorcycle. But what is the true answer? Are cars safer than motorcycles? […]
Experiencing an injury in a motorcycle accident can be traumatic, especially if you sustain a back injury. Back pain after a motorcycle accident can have a significant impact on your daily life, work, and overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the different types of back injuries that can occur as a result of […]
More than 50,000 crashes happen every year in our nation’s parking lots and parking garages, contributing to over 60,000 injuries and 500 deaths. The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that the #1 cause of parking lot accidents is distracted driving, which is particularly risky around motorcyclists. Motorcyclists’ bodies are openly exposed to the vehicles and […]
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, […]