Even when wearing protective gear, a biker is vulnerable to injury or death if involved in an accident with a larger, heavier vehicle. These types of collisions are often the result of the reckless or negligent actions of another person or party as many Arizona...
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Wide range of injuries possible in motorcycle accidents
A collision between a moving vehicle and a motorcycle is likely to result in serious injuries for the individual on the bike. An Arizona biker is largely unprotected against the impact of a larger, heavier vehicle, even if he or she is wearing all necessary protective...
How distracted drivers cause dangerous motorcycle accidents
Dangerous accidents between motorcycles and larger vehicles are an unfortunate reality for residents in Avondale and throughout the state of Arizona. However, many motorcycle accidents that may result in serious injuries can be prevented by drivers who operate their...
How can drivers help keep motorcycle riders safe?
There are several different safety precautions and behaviors drivers can follow to help keep motorcycle riders safe. Drivers should do their part and understand how they can help keep motorcycle riders safe. Additionally, motorcycle accident victims should understand...
Should I visit the doctor after a motorcycle accident?
Motorcycle riding is an experience without parallel; the roar of the engine beneath you, the wind in your hair, nothing but the open road before you – it’s truly exhilarating. However, like other high-octane activities, there are also inherent risks. Motorcycles make...
Could road rash endanger your health after a motorcycle crash?
Road rash is one of the most common injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash. In fact, it’s one reason that sturdy leather jackets hang in many motorcyclists closets. Just because it is common, though, does not mean that road rash is a trivial injury. What should...
Why broken bones get infected
If you suffer a broken bone in a motorcycle accident, you're already looking at a trip to the hospital. You may need surgery, depending on the severity of the break. It can take weeks or even months for the break to fully heal. While it does, you may not be able to...
The hot summer months require extra care on a motorcycle
All over the country, most people think of summer as the prime motorcycle season. In places like Michigan and New Hampshire, you have long winters with cold weather, ice and snowfall, so the season essentially shuts down. It starts back up in the spring and reaches...
Sidecars change the feel of a motorcycle
Sidecars are certainly not common, at least when compared to how many motorcycles there are, but they do have their fans. Many people with whom they are popular want to take family members or spouses riding with them. A sidecar seems like a simple way to do it without...
One potential drawback to electric motorcycles
Though there will clearly be some push-back from those who love gas-powered motorcycles, much as there has been with electric cars, it often feels as if electric motorcycles are the wave of the future. They break the dependency on gas, people can charge them in their...