Motorcycle crashes

Over 800,000 motorcycle riders in California would almost certainly agree that the best way to get around is on two wheels. Whether riding to work or cruising down Pacific Coast Highway, there’s nothing like feeling the wind as you travel on the open road. Those same...

Motorcycles are efficient, but they are somewhat dangerous when compared to other types of motor vehicles. Although the people who ride motorcycles usually need extra training and license endorsements, if they get into a crash, they are at elevated risk of severe...

Motor vehicle crashes often lead to expensive property damage and medical costs. Motorcyclists have much more risk of a severe injury in a crash because they don't have an enclosed vehicle to help protect them. They will depend on insurance to help them offset the...

Every May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month arrives. And every month including May contains hundreds of avoidable motorcycle-related collisions that lead to debilitating and fatal injuries. Drivers fail to yield to motorcyclists, causing collisions. Distracted...

Your teenager sharing that they want to learn how to ride a motorcycle can strike fear in a parent’s heart. Whether you ride motorcycles yourself or stick to four-wheeled vehicles, you know that motorcycle riding presents a heightened risk of injury (or worse) to the...

Left turns are always more dangerous than right turns. Any time a vehicle turns left, it crosses through oncoming traffic. But there is an especially high level of risk for motorcyclists. This danger doesn't just come when the motorcyclist turns left themselves. One...

In large part, California motorcyclists have to follow the same traffic rules as everyone else. They have to obey traffic lights and posted signs. They need to follow the speed limit and signal when they intend to slow down or turn. However, motorcycles are inherently...

Car accidents happen all the time. When they do, responsible motorists stop, assess the damages, call 911 and follow the due process to resolve the matter. But what happens when you are involved in a hit-and-run accident? A hit-and-run accident happens when one party...

Motorcyclists understand that they must remain vigilant anytime they journey out on the road. Among the dangers they must look out for include motor vehicle drivers. A crash may occur at a moment’s notice, leading to debilitating injuries more than likely to a...

You’re a safe rider, but motorcycling is often a bit of a community hobby. People like to ride together, they like to talk about their bikes and they like to go to social gatherings. This is often something that you do not do alone. Unfortunately, riding with someone...