A couple of bystanders, Amy and Andreas Magdeburg, saved Samuel Lewis’ life after he was critically injured in a motorcycle accident. Lewis’ accident happened on May 3 while he was leaving his job at an automotive shop. A driver at an intersection failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left turn. With no time… Read More>>
“Jarrod’s Law” Intended to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents in California
A new motorcycle accident law in California could help save the lives of many of the state’s young motorcycle riders. Known as “Jarrad’s Law,” it went into effect this past January 1st and includes strict requirements for those under the age of 21 who want to obtain a motorcycle permit. Previously (and amazingly), anyone over… Read More>>
Motorcycle Accident Results in Broken Leg, Serious Injuries!
David Costa, 56, recently suffered major injuries in a motorcycle accident on Highway 20 near Stockton, California. According to the California Highway Patrol, Costa was riding his 2006 Yamaha V Star motorcycle eastbound on Highway 20 when he was rear-ended by a 1994 Ford Ranger, also heading east. The Ford Ranger was driven by 22-year-old… Read More>>
What is the Average Motorcycle Accident Settlement?
Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens are injured or killed in motorcycle accidents every year. Despite the fact that more than 75% of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with other vehicles, injuries sustained by the motorcyclist are almost always more severe. Motorcycle accidents can be more dangerous than car accidents due to the greater possibility of… Read More>>
When Should You Contact a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?
Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable in the roadways. If you are struck while riding a motorbike you are much more likely to be injured or killed. That said, there is some good news, according to a survey by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle fatalities in California have declined almost 25 percent… Read More>>
Illegal Street Racing Causes Motorcycle Accident
A 25-year-old man stationed at Travis Air Force Base was critically injured in a motorcycle accident in Fairfield, California. Police say that he crashed his motorcycle during an illegal street race. The man, whose name was not released, was headed north on Peabody Road near Waterworks Lane at about 1:10 a.m. when a police officer… Read More>>
