According to a recent study from the American Bikers Aiming Toward Education (ABATE), recent legislative focus on helmet use as the sole contributor to motorcycle safety is misguided and obscures the influence of other safety concerns. An analysis of Michigan’s surge of motorcycle fatalities in 2011 shows that more motorcyclists died wearing helmets than not.… read more
According to a recent University of Oxford Study, the long term cognitive and emotional consequences of traumatic brain injuries put victims at a high risk for premature death. The study analyzed the medical records of 218,300 Swedes diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from 1969 to 2009. Researchers found that those who survived the immediate brain… read more
All motorcycle enthusiasts know that motorcycle insurance is a necessary but often costly service due to the inherent hazards of the road. However, there are many safety practices that can lower monthly costs and premiums. At the most basic level, the policy holder’s style of motorcycle determines insurance rates. As such, it might be wise… read more
Traumatic brain injury is the disruption of brain function following head injuries, such as concussions. Car accidents and falls can cause traumatic brain injuries, but their incidence is rare in comparison to the multitude of concussions resulting from contact sports. Parents concerned about long term cognitive function of their athletic children will be pleased to… read more
Often motorcycle accidents occur in the absence of other motor vehicles. In such situations, the motorcycle likely has a defective part that malfunctions under certain conditions. Those injured in motorcycle accidents caused by defective parts can make a product liability claim against the automaker that produced the motorcycle. In addition, the victim may also have… read more
The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) just released a comprehensive report which ranks each state by the effectiveness of their traffic safety laws, according to a recent report by the Huffington Post. The report compares accident statistics with enforcement of traffic safety laws. For instance, states that enforce seatbelt requirements as a primary… read more
In the event of a motorcycle accident, the victim can build a strong case against the responsible motorist if they can prove that they were riding safely and in accordance with the law and that the other driver was explicitly breaking the law in the moments preceding the accident. If the motorcyclist dies in the… read more
According to the Denver Channel, a 37-year-old man drove into a home in Greeley, Colorado around 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 18. The perpetrator was driving a GMC pickup truck around the 1100 block of 25th Avenue when the driver veered from the road, according to the Greeley Police Department. The 37-year-old motorist then collided… read more
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released the Prioritized Recommendations of the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety, a list of measures that varying levels of government could take to promote motorcycle safety. Much of the report identifies research areas that need more attention and funding, such as the effect of motorcyclists’ attitudes towards… read more
A 23-year-old man recently drove into two Colorado State Patrol (CSP) cars on the evening of Saturday, January 11. The perpetrator was driving his Chevrolet pickup truck on the ramp connecting Interstates 25 and 76 when he collided with a CSP Crown Victoria parked along the ramp. The force of impact was sufficient to send… read more
