Motorcycle Accidents

If you plan on riding on the back of someone’s motorcycle, you may think that the only thing you need to do is wear a helmet and hang on, and that the driver is the only one who needs to be taking precautions and paying attention. The reality is that there are things that a…

While riding on a motorcycle as a passenger can be a thrilling and fun experience, it can also lead to serious injuries if you are in an accident. You most likely did not see any warning signs or think that the accident was about to happen; as you had no control of the motorcycle, there…

The warmer months usually mean that more motorcycle riders are on the streets, enjoying the nice cool breeze on their bikes. When more motorcycles are out, passenger cars, trucks, and buses should drive carefully and cautiously to prevent seriously injuring a motorcyclist or causing a fatal accident. However, the harsh reality is that many vehicle…

Motorcyclists face a unique set of risks on the road, with one of the biggest threats being distracted driving. Distracted driving is very dangerous to motorcycle riders because they do not have the same level of protection as other vehicles. Therefore, when a driver is not paying attention and strikes a motorcycle, the motorcyclist can…

Perhaps in an effort to protect the personal freedom of motorcyclists, only 19 states and the District of Columbia currently have universal motorcycle helmet laws. Twenty-eight states require some motorcyclists to wear helmets, and three states have no helmet laws whatsoever. Missouri and Kansas have different helmet laws. While Missouri has a universal law requiring…

In Kansas City, riding a motorcycle is a very popular hobby and mode of transportation. For most of the year, the weather is crisp and fresh. It’s no wonder we see so many motorcyclists out and about – they want to enjoy as much of the awesome temperatures as possible before they’re obligated to leave…

Most people probably think of young guys on fast sports bikes when they think of motorcycle accident victims. The reality is that any inexperienced rider is likely to crash—many of them are over 40. Whether the rider is 16 and riding a 150cc street bike or just turned 50 and treated himself to a 2000cc…

Every motorcyclist enjoys the thrill of a fast ride. But going too fast on your bike can lead to the death wobble, or the “tank slapper.” A tank slapper motorcycle accident can happen when the front tire goes out of alignment with the rear tire. Once the front tire is out of alignment, it will…

Everything in life has its risks and potential consequences. While we all know this on some level, we accept it in order to live our lives to the fullest. We may weigh certain risks before making certain decisions, deciding what’s worth it and what isn’t, and sometimes, well — it’s worth it. This is the…