Purchasing a motorcycle allows you to answer the call of the open road. Unfortunately, riding a motorbike remains one of the most dangerous ways to travel. This stems, in part, from the fact that Georgia drivers do not always share the road well with others. As...
Motorcycle Accidents
Improving your motorcycle riding skills protects your safety
Riding a motorcycle is exhilarating, but it can also be dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2017. As with any other skill, the more experience you gain riding a motorcycle, the safer you...
5 driver tips for sharing the road with motorcycles
Although fatal auto accidents are generally on the decline in Georgia, motorcyclists remain at a significantly higher risk for injury compared to those driving cars, trucks and SUVs. Improving driver awareness of motorcycles on state roads can help reduce this risk....
Recovering from a motorcycle wreck as a new parent
If you were involved in a motorcycle wreck recently, our law firm knows that there are many different challenges you are likely facing. Many victims have devastating injuries that disrupt their lives in different ways, whether they struggle with high levels of...
Staying positive after a motorcycle crash
For many motorcycle wreck victims, the physical and financial impact of a crash is devastating. Unfortunately, this often leads to additional hardships in life, such as depression and anxiety. It is critical for motorcycle accident victims to stay positive, even...
Road rash may lead to long-term complications
Warmer weather brings an influx of both motorcycles and bicycles to north Georgia roadways. If you regularly ride either, you likely know about road rash. This condition occurs when your skin rubs against a rough surface, such as a paved or gravel road. You may not...
What is an unsafe motorcycle helmet?
While you may not know it, there are many standards that a motorcycle helmet should meet in order to keep you as safe as possible. In order to protect yourself while on the road, you should know what to look for while shopping. According to the DOT, or U.S....
Avoiding collisions on a motorcycle: Part 1
Motorcycle crashes are typically far more devastating to the biker than to the occupants of a standard vehicle. Therefore, if you are a biker, it is wise to acquaint yourself with important safety techniques and driving tactics that may help you avoid potentially...
Causes of motorcycle accidents
Are motorcycle accidents frequent? Accidents arising from motorcycle accidents are rampant and often result in death or serious injuries. Fewer deaths occurred from car accidents as compared to motorcycle accidents. The deaths resulting from motorcycle accidents were...
Being aware of when a vehicle will turn into your lane
One of the common causes of motorcycle accidents is automobile drivers turning into another lane, right in front of a motorcycle and too close for the motorcycle to avoid a collision. While Georgia drivers have a responsibility to watch out for motorcycles before...