A wrongful death lawsuit blames Gonzaga University, the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and a tour guide for negligence that lead to the death of 18-year-old Christopher Gormley. Gormley was one of seven university students who went on the kayaking trip organized by the university and partially funded by the city. According to the lawsuit,… read more
More people chose motorcycles in 2012 than in 2011, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). The MIC released the numbers in a report on Wednesday, February 6, showing that motorcycle sales increased by 2.6 percent in 2012 compared to 2011. There were 452,386 motorcycles sold in 2012. In 2011, Americans bought 440,899 motorcycles. The… read more
A skiing accident in Aspen killed one of the skiers involved when she sustained a traumatic brain injury. Natalie Egelston, 49, was skiing on an expert run in Spar Gulch when she became stuck in the snow. Another skier ran into Egelston at a high speed. When ski patrol arrived on the scene, they found… read more
Rider visibility is one of the biggest concerns facing riders on the road today. Drivers have difficulty seeing motorcycles, especially at night or during rainstorms. Due to their small size, motorcycles can easily hide in blind spots. Drivers involved in serious motorcycle crashes often misjudged how far away a biker was before making a turn… read more
Laura Blacklock, 51, claims that a police officer from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is responsible for the injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident. According to her lawsuit, police were pursuing a vehicle, which caused the vehicle to run a stop sign and crash into her. She says the police should not… read more
There are 13 victims filing lawsuits against Cinemark, the owner of the theater where a gunman killed twelve people and wondered others in one of America’s most devastating shooting massacres ever. They seek a variety of damages under premises liability, wrongful death and negligence claims. U.S. Magistrate Michael E. Hagerty wrote a recommendation in which… read more
Rudolph Agnew stands accused of running a red light while under the influence of marijuana and hitting a police officer’s motorcycle, seriously injuring Mobile Police Officer Michael Beadnell. Upon impact, he flew 30 feet in the air and sustained a crushed foot, broken angle, broken finger and torn ligament. He also lost a large piece… read more
Many dangerous products have warnings on them to let consumers know about potential risks. Toys warn about choking hazards, firework labels warn users about burn injuries and cigarette labels let smokers know about the health risks. After a near-death experience, one Las Vegas woman believes that dating sites should carry similar warnings to prevent dangerous… read more
Close to 1,500 Texas bikers rallied in Austin on Monday, January 28 to support a piece of legislation that would promote motorcycle safety. Most of them were members of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA) and the Coalition of Independent Riders. A spokesperson for the state government said that the groups typically make an annual… read more
The video embedded below shows Caleb Moore, a snowmobiler competing in this year’s Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, crashing his sled when attempting a flip. The skis dug into the snow when he attempted to land, causing the vehicle to flip end over end, crushing him underneath. Paramedics rushed him to a nearby hospital… read more
