The freedom that comes with hitting the open road on your bike can be exhilarating, but motorcycle accidents are some of the deadliest accidents out there. Not only are you more difficult to see when you’re on your bike but you are also far more vulnerable to the risks of the road. While every motorcycle […]
What Other Drivers Need to Do to Keep You Safe In one recent year, people registered more than eight million motorcycles across the United States, an increase from about four million 15 years ago. With the number of motorcyclists doubling on the roads, so has the risk of motorcycle accidents. For this reason, motorcycle safety […]
Although motorcycle helmets are not indestructible, there is no disputing that helmets decrease the chances of suffering a serious traumatic head or brain injury during a bicycle accident. Similarly, motorcycle accidents tend to cause serious injuries because riders do not have any outer shell or covering to protect them when they are involved in an […]
Motorcycle accidents caused by the negligence of motor vehicle operators are a nationwide problem. In fact, according to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of deaths across the country every year. Motorcycle accidents lead to severe injuries and deaths for the rider in part […]
How Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen? Motorcycle travel has become quite popular in Texas, and because of this, unfortunately, Texas motorcycle accidents caused by other vehicles are on the rise. A motorcycle accident in Corpus Christi or anywhere else in the state can be, at the very least, an annoyance. It is more likely though, that […]
Riding a motorcycle is increasingly popular in Texas. In 2017 alone, more than 364,690 motorcycles were registered in Texas — the sixth-highest in the country. This undoubtedly leads to less desirable metric; More than 500 motorcycle accident fatalities are recorded every year in Texas – this number also includes motorcycle passengers. If you have been […]
Serious accidents can still occur when motorcycle operators drive cautiously. These serious motorcycle accidents can be caused by negligence or recklessness of another driver, obstacle on the roadway, defective motorcycle part, and many other potential sources of harm. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and you seek to recover compensation for your […]
People who don’t ride motorcycles may find it difficult to believe that it is the way of life of some people and that, it is a cheaper means of transportation compared to a standard motor vehicle. Some people enjoy the freedom it brings on long stretches of road and favorable weather in Texas. According to […]
Motorcycle accidents involving a drunk driver are usually serious and sadly, often end in fatalities. When a driver is under the influence of alcohol, the driver’s cognitive functions required to properly operate a vehicle are severely hampered. Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 states. Even with harsh punishment and fines, […]
Texas motorcycle accident injury cases are never easy. It is difficult to point out the exact cause of most of many motorcycle accidents in Texas. Whether the at fault-party will accept blame after a motorcycle wreck in Texas is another story. After a Texas motorcycle accident, call a Texas motorcycle accident lawyer at The Patel […]