When a motorcycle is in a crash, the rider is at serious risk of having catastrophic injuries given the limited materials between the cyclist, the roadway, and the other vehicles. With so much damage often done, determining liability is crucial to helping crash...
Motorcycle Accidents
Leisurely motorcycle rides can turn deadly in an instant
North Carolina offers many scenic roads that are popular with motorcyclists in good weather. Some motorcyclists even enjoy using their bikes as their primary mode of transportation. But whether you are riding for leisure or convenience it does not negate the fact that...
Work zone accidents and injuries a rising issue in North Carolina
Maintaining the roads in North Carolina is a key part of safety for drivers and passengers. This includes making roadway improvements, repairs and maintenance. To perform these tasks, workers must be stationed on the roads where vehicles are likely moving past...
Background on North Carolina Motorcycle Accidents
In 2019, motorcycle accidents claimed the lives of 186 people in North Carolina and 5,014 nationwide. Less stable and far more exposed than cars and trucks, motorcycles present serious and unique safety risks to riders. Unlike passenger vehicles, motorcycles do not...
Grass clippings can lead to serious motorcycle crashes
Motorcyclists have to watch out for a lot of things when they're out on their rides. Some people don't realize the number of hazards that can cause problems for these individuals. The warmer months of the year are a specific time when one hazard, grass clippings on...
3 situations that are very dangerous for motorcyclists
Motorcycle crashes are serious events that can cause catastrophic injuries to the motorcyclist. While some of these crashes are preventable, others might not be. One factor that all motorcyclists need to remember is that the vast majority of crashes that involve other...
Motorcycle crashes are more common in certain road conditions
When you're on the twisting roads high up in the Great Smoky Mountains or Nantahala Forest, you can tell you're dealing with different circumstances that on I-95 or I-40. There are a lot of reasons this may be true, but they all matter to motorcycle safety. Tight...
Durham biker killed in hit-and-run accident
Anyone who has been on a motorcycle knows that a split-second decision can be the difference between getting to your destination and getting into serious trouble. A pothole, a patch of loose gravel or a car's bumper can spell disaster for a biker because the slightest...
What do I do after a bike crash?
It's never easy to think straight during or after a stressful event, and there are few events more stressful than a road accident. This is especially true for motorcyclists, as any accident at any speed has the potential for injury or even death to the rider or any...
Motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run accident
Motorcycles are one of the most popular ways to get around North Carolina as we enter summer. Bikes are fun to ride and cooler for drivers in the high mountain air of the Great Smokies or the coastal plains near the Atlantic. But there are always risks when people hit...