Category: Motorcycle Accidents

With more than 850,000 motorcycles registered in the state of California, this is certainly the most popular state for motorcyclists. Unfortunately, there were more than 11,000 motorcycle accident injuries during the most recent reporting year on file, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. After a motorcycle accident occurs, injury and property damage victims…

When most people think of motorcycle accidents, they picture incidents involving collisions with larger vehicles on the roadway. However, it is certainly possible for motorcycle accidents to occur without the motorcyclist coming into contact with another vehicle or any object at all. That does not mean that another driver is not at fault. Here, we…

Even though operating a motorcycle can be an exhilarating and freeing experience, it can also be incredibly dangerous for riders and passengers. Motorcyclists lack the same types of protections that those inside traditional passenger vehicles have. Here, our Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys want to discuss the main dangers that motorcyclists in California need to be…

Being involved in any type of vehicle accident can be devastating. Accidents involving traditional passenger cars can present challenges when it comes to securing compensation, but most people are familiar with the accident claims process in these situations. However, motorcycle accident victims can experience additional challenges when filing injury or property damage claims. Here, we…

California has more registered motorcycles than any other state in the country. With wonderful riding weather throughout most of the state and beautiful scenery, operating a motorcycle can be a freeing experience. However, motorcyclists need to take steps to stay safe when they are operating these vehicles. Unfortunately, the careless or negligent actions of others…

Motorcycle accidents can be devastating for victims. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to severe injuries in the event they are involved in a collision with a traditional passenger vehicle. Motorcyclists injured due to the careless or negligent actions of another driver should be entitled to compensation for their injuries and other losses. Often, victims…

Motorcycle helmets save lives. There is little room for debate on this topic. The bottom line is that every motorcyclist in California should wear a helmet when they are on the roadway. Not only is this the law, but this will also prevent motorcycle drivers and passengers from sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury, an…

California is an incredibly popular state when it comes to owning and operating a motorcycle. There are more registered motorcycles in this state than there are anywhere else across the country. However, owning and operating a motorcycle is a tremendous responsibility, and those who are interested in these activities need to know what the laws…

The Golden State is one of the best places to ride motorcycles in the country. California offers incredible scenery that varies from beaches to mountains. In fact, California has more registered motorcycles than any other state in the country. However, it is crucial for motorcyclists to understand that there are laws in place regarding insurance…

Lane-splitting, also called “white lining,” is the act of passing between adjacent lanes of moving traffic. Understandably, many jurisdictions consider this a dangerous practice and have specific laws prohibiting lane-splitting. Other jurisdictions recognize that lane-splitting can be a life-saving maneuver in some traffic patterns and have clear guidelines stipulating when and how lane-splitting can be…