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
Samuel Munz was almost home when the accident happened. He slowed down to turn left into his driveway when Theresa Ruf’s SUV crashed into him from behind. He died soon after the accident. Munz’s family is still waiting to hear if Ruf will face charges. In a January 16 article on SaukValley.com, a spokesperson said… read more
A few years ago, wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits flooded Toyota’s offices. The office recently settled the first of many wrongful death suits. There are still hundreds of lawsuits pending. The suit was filed on behalf of Paul Van Alfen and Charlene Jones Lloyd, a couple who died when their Toyota Camry hit a… read more
Brian Leymaster said that on August 25, 2011, he “made the worst decision” of his life. After spending the day drinking, he ignored his wife’s plea to let his 17-year-old-son drive him home. He crashed into a motorcycle rider and killed him. His sons, who were taking the same route home, discovered their father at… read more
Injured victims and witnesses have sued Cinemark, which owns the Century 16 in Aurora where a fatal shooting took place, for failing to provide adequate security measures. Cinemark countered by saying that it had no way to anticipate this kind of massacre. A new lawsuit against the chain, however, says otherwise. Chichi and Derick Spruel… read more
If you ride a Honda Gold Wing 1800 or a KTM Enduro motorcycle, we recommend looking into two recent recalls that address serious safety risks with these bikes. Honda Gold Wing 1800 Tire Defects Continental Tire announced a voluntary recall for some of their tires used on the Honda Gold Wing 1800’s rear wheel. Specifically,… read more
A fatal crash, a sleepy driver and a surprise court decision all made the headlines last week in Denver news outlets. Fatal Crash on US 36 A fatal car accident shut down the eastbound lanes of US 36 on Wednesday, January 22. A Jeep crashed into a station wagon from behind. The Jeep lost control… read more
If a new law passes in Nebraska, kids under the age of 8 would not be allowed to ride on motorcycles. State Sen. Bill Avery introduced the bill on Monday, January 14. If passed, Nebraska would be the sixth state in the country to set age limits on motorcycle passengers. Other states and their age… read more
