Setting out on a motorcycle as a new rider is exciting, but it requires a strong focus on safety and responsibility. In Virginia, those who want to obtain a motorcycle license must meet specific requirements. Riders must be at least 16 years old and already hold a...
Motorcycle Accidents
How bicyclists and motorcyclists can stay safe on rural roads
Bicyclists and motorcyclists should exercise extra caution on Virginia's rural roads. While these roads have less traffic, car and truck drivers can become careless, thinking they don’t need to pay close attention. However, bicyclists and motorcyclists also enjoy...
Why you probably need a new helmet after your motorcycle crash
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a motorcycle crash, you’re probably anxious to get back on your bike as soon as it’s repaired and you’re healed. However, you probably need to get a new helmet. Helmets are built to protect your head, but they are not intended...
Raising attention with Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
For more than a decade, the nation has recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Such a campaign is a necessity due to the challenges motorcyclists face when sharing roads with the much larger cars, SUVs, pick-ups and tractor-trailers. Any crash between...
How does contributory negligence affect motorcycle crash cases?
The unfortunate truth about motorcycle riding is that crashes can have a much greater impact on a motorcycle rider than on the driver of a car or truck. A motorcycle’s decreased level of protection means that their riders often suffer horrific injuries that result in...
Why is spring so dangerous for motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists have to be wary at all times. They know that they don't have any protection from their vehicle itself, but just from their helmet and other gear that they wear. This means that they're incredibly exposed and could be seriously injured in a crash. But,...
What type of evidence do you need to collect to win a motorcycle crash case in Virginia?
A motorcycle accident is different from a car crash. Because motorcyclists have only their clothes and helmet to protect them, their injuries tends to be more severe. If you are a victim of a motorcycle accident in Virginia and hope to obtain the compensation you...
Age, motorcycles, injuries and death: What riders should know
You’re not the new kid on the block when it comes to riding a motorcycle, by any means. In fact, you probably feel like your age and experience gives you an edge on safety over the younger, less-skilled riders. In fact, the opposite may be true. Below are some factors...
Warmer weather means getting ready for motorcycle season
With spring just around the corner, many people start to get the itch for outdoor activities. If your preferred warm-weather pastime involves cruising on your motorcycle, you can start getting ready for that right now. Before it is warm enough to go out for your first...
Are all motorcycles equally safe?
When most people think of motorcycles, they envision the exhilaration of the ride. They seldom stop to think about the dangers associated with riding a motorbike on the open road. Various factors, including the type of motorcycle that someone purchases, can affect a...