Motorcycle Accidents

Even when you are following the rules of the road, riding a motorcycle can be dangerous.  When you ignore the law and decide to do it your way, the chance for serious injury multiplies ten-fold.  Another prime example of what can happen when motorcyclists blatantly ignore traffic laws, occurred Saturday night in Lenexa, Kansas when…

The popularity of mopeds and scooters continues to rise across the country, and so do the rates of accidents and fatalities. Offering an economical way to get from place to place, these slower, more stable versions of motorcycles are appealing to many people. However, it’s important that riders take the same safety precautions expected of…

The threat to motorcycle riders is very real. According to the Insurance Information Institute, nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed and 90,000 were injured in 2015. These crashes were often caused by other careless drivers or poor weather and road conditions, but biker deaths and injuries are also caused by factors within the rider’s control. Wearing…

Over the weekend, a man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he collided with a parked police car on a ramp near southbound U.S. 71 Highway.  The fatal Kansas City motorcycle accident happened around 2 a.m Saturday morning when the motorcyclist hit the parked police cruiser on the Hickman Mills and Blue River Road…

The only thing more enjoyable than the open road on your motorcycle is sharing the fun with a passenger. Whether it’s a spouse, partner, or just a good buddy, carrying another person on the back of your bike can turn an exhausting road trip into a fun adventure. However, carrying a passenger also doubles the…

For many people—men and women alike—it’s been a lifelong dream to own a motorcycle. No matter how old you are when you finally take the plunge and buy your first bike, you should be aware of your limitations as a rider and the dangers of certain kinds of motorcycles. While bigger and faster may seem…