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So far, California is the only state that allows motorcyclists to lane split. Also known as filtering, this driving move allows you to ride between the lanes when you are traveling in the same direction as the other vehicles. There are many who agree and disagree with the law allowing lane splitting. However, no one…

The decision to wear a motorcycle helmet should be a no-brainer from a safety perspective. However, there are many people who still choose to skip this essential piece of safety equipment. If you’re tempted to ride without a helmet, here are three benefits of motorcycle helmet use that you might not have been aware of….

Motorcycle accidents can impact a person significantly in just an instant. From the fact that they have little to no protection against impact, it’s easy to see why motorcycle crashes are so dangerous. People who go through motorcycle accidents are exposed to a few specific kinds of injuries that are less common in passenger-vehicle collisions….

Car accident causes vary depending on what part of the country you’re in, the time of year and local trends. However, there are some kinds of car crashes that personal injury lawyers in California tend to see over and over again. Perhaps the saddest thing about the majority of these crashes — especially when they…

After some forms of brain injuries, there is a risk of locked-in syndrome (LIS). This syndrome is one that is not well understood, and it is very rare. However, people do suffer from it and should have a right to be cared for despite their inability to communicate in traditional ways. Families who have a…

You met a nice guy through friends and started dating. All has gone well so far and you really think this guy could be “the one.” He wants to take you for a weekend ride on his Harley-Davidson — and you’re scared silly. You didn’t grow up around motorcycles and have heard injury statistics involving…

An important part of your trip on the water should be getting to know your vessel. Before you drive any boat, you need to know that you can handle it. To make boating safer for yourself and your family, it’s a good idea to take a boating education course. Why? Statistics from the last five…

What if someone gave you a handful of driving safety tips and told you that each one would make you and your family 5 percent less likely to get into a car accident. Would you follow the tips or simply continue with your normal, riskier driving habits? Hopefully, everyone reading this blog would follow all of…

Motorcyclists who ride on freeways or even on rural roads with higher speed limits know the risk of falling off. If they hit the ground without any protection on their arms or legs, the friction could cause burns known as road rash. These friction burns are so severe that they tear the skin from the…

Motorcycle riders face unique risks when they are on the roads. For the most part, bikers and their passengers ride safely and the most significant dangers will come from cars and trucks in the lanes around them. Whether you are new to motorcycles or have been riding for years, it never hurts to review some…