A New Jersey motorcycle accident lawsuit could expand liability in distracted driving cases. In 2009, a pick-up truck crashed into a motorcycle, severely injuring the two riders (both lost part of a leg). The truck driver was replying to a text message, and prosecutors will decide this month whether the woman who sent the text… read more
The National Football League (NFL) is facing more heat for allegedly failing to protect players against serious head injuries. Ex-players filed a lawsuit with over a hundred plaintiffs in Atlanta accusing the league of ignoring concussion risks. The list of plaintiffs in the newest NFL lawsuit includes players like Chris Doleman, Jamal Anderson and Jessie… read more
We get this question a lot: are two motorcycles allowed to share a lane? Like many motorcycle laws, this one varies by state. In most states, it is legal for two motorcycles to share a lane. Colorado motorcycle laws, along with Wyoming and Nevada motorcycle laws, state that two motorcycles can share a lane, though… read more
The recent suicide of NFL legend Junior Seau was tragic and unexpected. Shortly after his girlfriend went to the gym, one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history committed suicide. No one saw it coming; his friends and teammates, some of whom saw Seau just days prior, could not believe that a man of such… read more
Motorcycle accidents are some of the more common accidents on the road today, but rarely are they caught on tape. Police video shows Greg Edwards of Aurora flying from his motorcycle after a car ran a red light and broadsided him. Edwards has one piece of advice for motorists: “Try to be more aware of… read more
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) has adopted an official protocol for determining the top speed of electric motorcycles. MIC president Tim Buche said that this would help an expanding consumer base choose the best motorcycle. “The more that electric motorcycle makers adopt this protocol, the more it can help buyers who are taking a good… read more
Due to National Arson Awareness Week and the Lower North Fork fire that destroyed over a thousand acres of Colorado wilderness, fire safety is on the forethought of many Coloradoans’ minds. The weather is getting warmer, and with that comes countless opportunities to get out and enjoy the beautiful wilderness. Here are some basic Colorado… read more
Colorado offers some of the best motorcycle riding in the country. Here is everything you need to know about getting a Colorado motorcycle license. First, understand that you do not need a separate license to operate a motorcycle in Colorado, just a designation. Once you have an “M” endorsement on your license, you can ride… read more
According to her husband, Ann Appel would not enjoy all the attention she is getting after her death. “She would be so embarrassed about this whole thing and the attention that’s been drawn to her that she wouldn’t believe it,” said Scott Appel. “(She was a) beautiful person, really unselfish and just always in the… read more
As we mentioned last week, May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. While we mainly discussed motorcycle accidents, there are other ways you can get injured on a motorcycle. One injury that many riders are familiar with is exhaust pipe burn. Some riders even see it as a rite of passage. It might be a bonding… read more
