Motorcycle accidents can have severe consequences, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. According to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, there were a total of 2,053 of these crashes in 2022. Understanding the common causes of motorcycle accidents...
The vulnerability that motorcyclists in Virginia have on their bikes can lead to severe injuries or even death. One of the most common life-threatening injuries they experience is burns. To prevent it or know what to do when you get involved in an accident, you should...
For motorcyclists, there are many hazards to keep an eye out for. However, it is important for those who suffer from allergies to watch out for the ways in which symptoms can increase the chances of a crash, especially during the springtime. For example, motorcyclists...
Imagine you're traveling down the road in a big red semitruck at 70 mph. Everyone is going to see you coming, and if they're in your way, they'll probably get out of it as quickly as possible. Now imagine you're traveling down the same road, at the same speed, on a...
As a motorcyclist, few things make you as nervous as left-turn accidents. These happen when you do nothing but drive straight down a two-way road, with the right-of-way. Another driver, typically not seeing your motorcycle, then executes a left turn and cuts across...
It may seem like every motorcycle accident is a random event that cannot be predicted in advance. However, the reality is that a lot of accidents follow common trends and stem from common mistakes. These are accidents you may be able to avoid. Many crashes happen when...
An accident caused by another party's negligence can result in devastating problems for the victims, who due to no fault of their own, suffer serious injuries. These problems relate to pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, attorneys' fees, court costs and...
An off-duty Frederick County sheriff's deputy and his wife were killed recently in Page County, Virginia, when the motorcycle they were riding on was hit head-on by a pickup truck. The crash occurred at U.S. 340 and Battle Creek Road, north of Newport. The 46-year-old...
People often think of sidecars as substantially safer and easier to drive than motorcycles. A lot of it has to do with balance. A traditional bike can tip over on its own and needs support and balance from the driver, especially at stoplights, while a bike with a...
Everyone who's ever driven a motorcycle knows how thrilling and potentially dangerous these marvelous two-wheeled vehicles can be. This gives motorcyclists a unique sense for how important safety is when they take to the road. Not only do they need to be careful not...