News: Motorcycle Accidents

While some states have relaxed their motorcycle helmet laws, California has mandatory helmet laws.   California has long prioritized motorcyclist safety, and this is evident in legislation. California is among the 17 states that requires helmet use for all riders.   The specifics of California’s helmet laws are as follows according to California Vehicle Code Article 7:  […]

Any California highway fatality is devastating and serves as a grim reminder of the impact of negligence. It is critical to recognize that the type of motor vehicle you operate may increase the chance of a fatal injury should an accident occur. Safely commuting requires a driver to be alert and other drivers to be […]

Motorcycles offer no protection to riders in the event of a crash. There is often nothing except a helmet to prevent motorcyclists from experiencing the full impact of an accident. Riders can be thrown from a motorcycle or pinned beneath it. Virtually any part of the body can be injured depending on the circumstances of […]

Motorcycles are smaller, lighter, and can generally maneuver faster than other vehicles on the road, so they should always have the right-of-way – right? Not necessarily. Despite their smaller size, motorcycles are motor vehicles for purposes of traffic laws and do not have any special privileges – with one exception in California.

Those who ride motorcycles are often passionate about them. It is not just a way to travel but a way of life. Whether those who ride do so because they enjoy hitting the open road to clear their head or to bond with other like-minded people, motorcycle riding is common – especially in the beautiful […]