Motorcycle Accidents

Every year, nearly 8.5 million motorcycles ride on our nations roads and for good reason. Motorcycling is a thrilling way to commute and a great pastime that is enjoyed by teenagers and baby boomers alike. Yet motorcycling is inherently dangerous. In 2013, nearly 5,000 people died in motorcycle crashes. While this was a 6.4% decrease from 2012, there is still more work to…

Most motorcyclists have, at some time or another, experienced anti-biker prejudice or biases against motorcyclists. Most of us want to believe police officers are totally unbiased when investigating an accident. In truth, when it comes to motorcycle accidents, biases certainly exist. Unfortunately, many people—including police officers—still see motorcycle riders as thrill-seeking, living on-the-edge people who likely were responsible for the accident, even when…