When it comes to safety on a motorcycle, visibility is key. When more of your fellow motorists can see you, and notice you at further distances away, there is a better chance that they will be able to avoid getting into an accident with you. One device that can...
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Motorcycle safety: What’s the safest helmet?
When it comes to motorcycle safety gear, some are safer than others. However, when it comes to motorcycle helmets, there are so many options that it's difficult to know which helmets are most likely to save your life in the event of a crash. If you're in the market to...
Braking on a motorcycle: How to do it safely
At The Dickerson & Smith Law Group, we have seen and represented plaintiffs in a lot of different motorcycle accident scenarios. In many of these cases, even though other parties were at fault, we have seen evidence that the injured motorcyclist might have had a...
Motorcyclist requires hospital care after serious accident
Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to getting hurt in a motor vehicle collision. This is why motorcyclists should wear a helmet and other safety gear at all times. However, even with the most cutting edge safety equipment, the simple fact that motorcyclists are...
Motorcycle safety: Is it time to replace my motorcycle tires?
Cars are infinitely safer than motorcycles. There are a lot of safety features, protective frames and fail-safes that protect the drivers of cars, while the drivers of motorcycles are far more exposed to dangers. One of particular concern relates to tires. Here are a...
Thank Lawrence of Arabia for the modern motorcycle helmet
Lawrence of Arabia, the British Army veteran who helped organized the Arab Revolt of 1916 to 1918 against the Ottoman Empire, was also a motorcycle enthusiast. In fact, it was his love of motorcycles -- long after the Arab Revolt -- that killed him. He suffered severe...
Virginia Beach motorcyclists and headlight safety
Virginia Beach motorcyclists need to do everything possible to avoid getting into a serious accident. This includes going to motorcycle safety courses, wearing the latest helmets and safety equipment, getting your bike regularly maintained and other necessary steps....
Motorcycle accidents and helmet laws
Virginia law requires all motorcycle operators to use goggles, safety glasses, a face shield or a motorcycle that has a built-in safety glass or windshield. Motorcycle operators and their passengers are also required to wear protective helmets. Those helmets must be...
Motorcyclists and personal injury claims
Virginia motorcyclists are some of the safest drivers on the road -- and that's because they have to be. Motorcyclists are exposed; they don't have the protection provided by the steel frames, seat belts, airbags and other safety features that come standard on modern...
Common motorcycle riding risks
Motorcyclists face real dangers every time they take to the roadway. Even if it's just a short trip around the corner to the market in slow traffic conditions, a fatal collision can happen in a heartbeat. For this reason, motorcycle riders need to be aware of all the...