Almost two years ago, Fiat Chrysler faced a recall for its line of Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Liberty vehicles after it was discovered that the vehicles could catch on fire during a rear-end car accident. Repair rates for the defective Jeeps are below the national average after a recall is announced, and the National… read more
Long time motorcyclists Jere and Maurine Pyburn have spent the past 20 years enjoying the freedom and excitement of riding motorcycles together, and in their home state of Louisiana, they are taking part in Motorcyclist Awareness and Safety Month this May. They have already begun speaking to groups about what they can do to avoid… read more
A fatal distracted driving accident involving a semi-truck serves as an important reminder for other motorists to stay focused while driving. A Denver man has lost his life from a preventable auto accident. According to police, the truck driver failed to spot traffic congestion because he was reaching for a bag of Cheetos. Seconds later,… read more
Drunk drivers are a threat to all motorists, but especially motorcyclists. For our post today, we want to ensure that our readers have knowledge that will help them spot drivers impaired by alcohol. A motorcycle accident in Denver last week served as a reminder that motorcyclists must always be wary of reckless drivers. According to… read more
Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls dangerous consumer products. Unfortunately, many product recalls are for toys marketed at children. According to a report by financial news company Bloomberg, Dollar Tree is a major source of unsafe products. Dollar Tree is an American chain of retail stores. Federal regulators discovered the store… read more
Another product incorporating the use of LED lights attached to motorcycle clothing has been getting headlines on the internet for the last few weeks. According to the developers, who have launched an Indie GoGo fundraising campaign for the product, the device uses a patch with LED lights and two wireless transmitters that connect to the… read more
Accident survivors with spinal cord injuries will face many different methods of rehabilitation to heal both physical and psychological trauma. One way that therapists can help patients is by providing the use of therapy and service dogs. Dogs can help accident survivors adapt to injuries psychologically and physically. What Benefits can Therapy and Service Dogs… read more
Distracted driving is an increasingly common cause of fatal auto accidents among young people. Some Wyoming high school students were given the chance to witness the dangers of distracted driving without being put in harm’s way. Cheyenne South High School students were invited to participate in AT&T’s “It Can Wait” program. The program allowed students… read more
In the last several weeks, we have written about stories involving the use of technology to help individuals with spinal cord injuries overcome limitations. Fortunately, many advances in both technology and medicine could allow accident survivors with paralysis to walk again. After surviving a motorcycle accident in Chicago, an Army veteran was allowed to walk… read more
Motorcyclists have options when it comes to riding with a passenger, such as the use of a sidecar. Sidecars can offer passengers more comfort, and perhaps ease of mind, but they can be challenging to use even for experienced riders. Sidecars can change the dynamics for steering a motorcycle, pulling the vehicle to the opposite… read more
