Helmets are one of the most important pieces of safety equipment for motorcycle riders. However, not all helmets meet established safety standards. Before you hit the road, it is important to know how to spot an unsafe motorcycle helmet. Safety issues to check for The...
Motorcycle Accidents
What injuries are unique to motorcycle accidents?
Motorcycle riders are a unique group of people and they are vulnerable to some unique injuries. From road rash to biker’s arm and beyond, here are five types of injuries that commonly occur as the result of motorcycle accidents. 1. Foot and leg injuries Feet and legs...
5 important safety tips for Arizona motorcycle riders
Whether you are enjoying your first motorcycle experience or have been riding for years, you must always be alert to the possibility of an accident. In Arizona, motorcycle riders are a common sight all year round. If you are among them, here are five important safety...
Motorcycles, older riders and the risk of injury or worse
The same people who fell in love with motorcycle riding in their youth are enjoying it again in their golden years. Arizona offers perfect weather for getting out on the open road and the state has its share of older motorcyclists. However, older riders are also more...
3 potentially serious complications from road rash
Despite the state’s notable rider safety campaign, Arizona continues to have a motorcycle accident problem. In fact, in 2019, there were nearly 3,000 motorcycle crashes in the Grand Canyon State. Many of these involved collisions with distracted, negligent or careless...
Know the motorcycle laws in Arizona
According to the most recent data from the Arizona Department of Transportation, 2,738 motorcycle crashes occurred in the state in 2018. While that represents just over 1% of total Arizona motor vehicle collisions that year, motorcycle riders comprised more than 17%...
How to share the road safely with motorcycles
Motorcycles face unique challenges on the roads. They do not have as much protection in an accident as you do in your vehicle. For this reason, it is important that everyone works together to ensure the roads are safe for them. The News Wheel explains there are a few...
Helping you file a lawsuit after a motorcycle crash
Even when cooler temperatures creep in, residents in Arizona and other southern states enjoy fairly warm or mild weather during the winter months. This means that motorcyclists are seen on the roadways throughout the year. Even though they have a commonplace, some...
Intoxication may have caused motorcycle accident
Oftentimes, when we discuss motorcycle accidents, we talk about collisions that occur when other motorists fail to yield and thereafter turn into the path of a motorcyclist. While these types of driving errors contribute to a significant number of motorcycle...
Fatal motorcycle accident kills Phoenix man
The danger posed by negligent driving behavior amplifies when committed near a motorcyclist. These motorists are extremely vulnerable because they lack the protections afforded to those in passenger vehicles, primarily seat belts and air bags. As a result, those...