For motorcyclists, sharing the road with far larger vehicles can be rather unnerving. They are well aware of the size difference, the fact that they have little protection and the way that a single mistake by another driver can put them in the hospital.Staying safe...
Motorcycle Accidents
Is lane splitting legal in Louisiana?
Lane splitting is famously legal in California. It's a tactic that motorcyclists use to ride between parked cars in traffic. They can fit between the stopped vehicles and, by weaving between them, they can keep moving even in a traffic jam. California is notorious for...
To prevent motorcycle accidents, drivers must be aware
After many serious motorcycle crashes caused by other drivers, those drivers offer an all-too-simple explanation for the crash: They never saw the motorcycle at all. They pulled out of a driveway or turned left across the oncoming lanes, thinking the way was clear....
Statistics to back up motorcycle helmet use
When learning how to ride a motorcycle and looking into the gear that you'll need to buy, the top recommendation from most experts is to take your time and buy the best helmet for you. It should fit perfectly, it should be highly rated and it should give you...
Legal protections for motorcycle accident victims
Though motorcycle riders have the same rights and privileges on the roadways as other drivers and vehicles, other drivers do not always behave as though they do. Too often other drivers are negligent, careless or inattentive when it comes to motorcycles which can lead...
One of the biggest threats to motorcyclists: Other drivers
Every motorcyclist knows about the risks they face. They must learn about these risks and how to minimize them as part of the process of earning a motorcycle driver's license in Louisiana. With that in mind, good motorcyclists know how to watch out for slick roadways,...
The costs of motorcycle accidents for motorcycle accident victims
Motorcycle accidents can be costly to victims physically, financially and emotionally so motorcycle accident victims and their families need to know how to protect themselves. The personal injury legal process is available to help protect victims from the harm they...
What motorcycle accident victims can do to protect themselves
Motorcycle crashes can result in catastrophic injuries to victims because of their vulnerability on the roadways and their vulnerability to negligent drivers. A negligent driver who has injured a motorcycle rider may be liable to compensate the victim for the damages...
Fighting for the rights of motorcyclists after injury
There are few luxuries quite like the wind in your hair and the open road. This is what calls to so many motorcyclists when they make the decision to trade in public transportation or a passenger vehicle for a ride with two wheels. Motorcycles are fun to operate and...
Drivers can prevent motorcycle accidents
With May being the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's, or NHTSA's, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, it is a good time for drivers in the Baton Rouge area to remember that they have a responsibility to be on the lookout for motorcyclists and take extra...