What Happens if I’m Riding My Motorcycle and a Commercial Truck Hits Me? California leads the nation in new motorcycle registrations, which means more motorcycles are joining our roads every day. And at the same time, California is second only to Texas in the number of large truck traffic accidents. Sure sounds like a recipe […]
Each year there are more than 4,500 fatal motorcycle accidents and more than 80,000 motorcycle injuries across the nation. Right here in California, they happen on scenic drives through rural canyons, on the city streets of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and everywhere else motorcycles and other vehicles ride together. Motorcyclists are in a unique […]
A 26-year-old audio engineer suffered serious injuries in an auto vs. scooter accident at the Highway 80 off-ramp onto 7th Street, in San Francisco, California. The audio engineer was riding her scooter straight on 7th Street. A driver suddenly darted off of a highway off-ramp onto a busy city street without yielding to traffic right […]
A 23-year-old senior user experience designer and avid motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle vs. taxi accident on U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco, California. The young professional was commuting home from his office in Sunnyvale, California, navigating rush hour traffic on his motorcycle as he did every day. A Comfort Cab taxi driver […]
Motorcyclists are always aware of the potential for no-contact accidents, but other drivers hardly ever think about them. A no-contact accident occurs when a motorcyclist lays down their motorcycle and skids, slides, and/or drives off the road in order to avoid a crash. Here’s the worst part: The car’s driver may not realize an accident […]
Have you ever been in a fender-bender? If so, it required a quick decision about what to do next. When there’s nothing but a tiny scrape, it seems silly to call the police and make a big deal about it. In California, not every accident has to be reported to the authorities or to the […]
Roads are designed for cars and trucks, not motorcycles. While other vehicles can easily tolerate bumps in the road, any debris is a nightmare for a motorcyclist. Think about the hazards a motorcyclist encounters during a California ride. Potholes dot the roadways. Lawnmowers blow slippery grass across the road. Branches poke out from all sides. […]
Do you know what it costs to be involved in a motorcycle accident? Hopefully, you will never have to, but if you do, you will want qualified lawyers like those at Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers to be on your side. We have the expertise and experience to help you recoup the damages of your […]
Scooters are budget-friendly and fun to ride, but are they safe? An ER doctor might give that a big NO. In Los Angeles, hospitals are seeing more injuries from scooter accidents than pedestrian or bike accidents. California’s other drivers don’t always pay enough attention to scooter riders and might even hold a grudge against them. […]
90% Reduction in Medical Bills in Motorcycle Accident Settlement A 34-year-old Bay Area woman suffered serious injuries in a high-speed rear-end car accident, that left her pinned in the backseat of a van at East Leland Road and Harbor Street in Pittsburg, California. She was lucky to be alive, but she suffered severe damage to […]