Motorcycle Lane Splitting: Safety and Legal Implications in California
Motorcyclists in California have a unique advantage in traffic: the ability to move between lanes of slow-moving or stopped vehicles. This practice, known as lane splitting, helps reduce congestion and allows riders to keep moving even in heavy traffic. While it can be a safer alternative to stop-and-go conditions, it also requires...
Preventing Accidents During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the experienced motorcycle accident lawyers at Casper Meadows Schwartz & Cook felt it would be helpful to share some important tips that might save your life when riding a motorcycle. Because nearly one-third of fatal motorcycle accidents in the U.S. involve...
7 Things Motorcyclists Should Check Before Riding
When heading out on the roads with a motorcycle, preparation is key. The lack of safety features found on cars such as airbags makes riding a dangerous proposition. To prevent serious injury, there are a number of steps that you can take to ensure that your ride is as smooth as possible...
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MOTORCYCLE CRASHES
It should come as no surprise that motorcycle crashes tend to be more severe than car crashes. While there are a number of measures motorcyclists can take to reduce the risk of injury, there is an even larger issue to consider: motorcycle crashes are disproportionately more likely to occur than car crashes.
What...
Motorcyclists: Dress for the Slide, Not the Ride
It is no secret that motorcycle crashes often are deadly. Nearly 80% of all American motorcycle crashes (4-in-5) cause injury or death. While these crashes can be tragic, there is something every motorcycle rider can do to significantly decrease their risk of injury in an accident: wear protective gear. As the saying...
SHOULD YOU GET HIGHER LIMITS ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE POLICY?
Before the age of online convenience, most people met with a broker before purchasing any kind of insurance policy. One of the roles the broker filled was they advised policyholders on what could happen if they did not have enough coverage.
Unfortunately, with the proliferation of online auto insurance,...