motorcycle accidents

Yes, studies show that motorcycle helmets do work. According to one report, they are roughly 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries in accidents. So while it is still possible to suffer fatal injuries even while wearing a helmet, roughly one out of every three...

Winter weather across Indiana makes year-round motorcycle riding all but impossible. Most riders put their motorcycles into storage throughout the winter and then get them out once temperatures are consistently warm enough in the spring. When the snow melts and the...

Many drivers who cause preventable collisions claim that they didn't notice certain issues in traffic. People may understand why a driver might insist that they didn't see a pedestrian or a cyclist. People and bicycles are small and all but silent when compared with...

Any motorcyclist will tell you there’s nothing like riding on two wheels. It offers a unique sense of freedom and exhilaration that few other forms of transportation can match. However, that thrill comes with some risks. Some behaviors endanger the rider, their...

Summer is a great time to ride a motorcycle, whether that be on the daily commute or leisurely rides at the weekend. Unfortunately, there is a darker side to motorcycling though - it’s dangerous.  The reality is that motorcyclists are much more physically exposed than...

Motorcyclists enjoy the freedom of riding on the open road, but the lack of a frame around them and the fact that the motorcycle is balanced on two wheels present some dangers for them. There are several hazards that they have to face during the summer months.  The...

As the summer approaches, there is an increasing number of motorcycles on the road. Motorcyclists have as much right as any other road user to remain safe while traveling. Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles can occur and it is usually the motorcyclists who...

The weather has been unseasonably warm in Indiana this year, along with much of the Midwest. The temperatures in Indianapolis have gotten so high, for example, that they have reached record levels not seen since the 1940s. It is certainly one of the warmest springs in...

Motorcycling offers a unique sense of freedom and adventure. However, every ride has potential hazards, with some more obvious than others. One lesser-known danger many motorcyclists may not recognize is grass clippings on the roadway. Understanding why grass...