Motorcycle accidents can sometimes leave riders with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), causing symptoms that may last for a long time after the initial wreck. British actor Damian Lewis, the former star of the popular series Homeland, sustained a mild traumatic brain injury during a motorcycle accident in 1998. According to the actor, he was leaving… read more

Motorcycles are vehicles that offer very little protection and thus there is no room for error. It is up to motorcycle manufacturers to release products that are safe to use so riders do not face severe injury or death in motorcycle accidents. Polaris Industries recently recalled more than 2,300 motorcycles after a defect with the… read more

One of the greatest hazards that can befall a motorcyclist is another vehicle that does not see them and stop in time to avoid an accident. Motorcyclists do not have the same protection cars do, and in many cases, larger passenger vehicles and trucks are responsible for causing the motorcycle accident. Fortunately, for those of… read more

Riding motorcycles is a free and liberating hobby, but other motorists can make it an unsafe one. One of the most unexpected and devastating things that can happen to a motorcyclist is a motorcycle accident. Sometimes after an accident, motorcyclists may face traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), leaving their families and themselves unsure of where to… read more

In the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, many people have a difficult time figuring out how to move on. Hope can be found in the stories shared by other people who have gone through the same emotional and physical trials. Garrett Goodwin, a Grand State University student, has secured a 2015 X Games gold medal… read more

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) are attempting to identify what habits lead to safe riding, motorcycle accidents and near-crashes. To collect the data, MSF and VTTI researchers are using 363,000 miles of riding and a highly diverse sample of people. For example, the sample of motorcyclists used will… read more

Motorcycle accidents have the potential to cause severe catastrophic injuries, making it imperative that motorcyclists have new and innovative ways to stay safe. Technology that helps motorcyclists stay visible to other motorists on the road will go a long way in preventing motorcycle accidents. Lightning Strike, a unique lighting system that can be attached to… read more

Smartphone apps will now help users coordinate their affairs in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle accident. The Motorcycle Accident App, which can be downloaded via iTunes, will help a user record all relevant information at the scene of a motorcycle accident. Utilities included by the app contain a camera, voice recorder, touch-screen text notepad… read more

Motorcycle accidents occur most frequently at intersections or other areas where it might be difficult for drivers to pay attention. Intersections present a problem for motorcyclists, because there may be other objects that will obstruct the view of drivers, such as plants and buildings. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 51 percent of… read more

Motorcyclists have always been in great amounts of danger during an accident, because they lack the protection other vehicles have, but new technologies have given riders a fighting chance. Airbag vests have been developed to offer more protection for riders in the event of a motorcycle accident, inflating when a rider is ejected from the… read more