If you suffered injuries in a Virginia motorcycle accident, you know the aftermath can be a confusing and overwhelming time. You are likely dealing with physical pain, emotional distress, and financial worries, and you may be facing the daunting task of filing a personal injury claim. Because the process of obtaining compensation for damages can [...]
Motorcyclists do not have the advantage of riding inside a protective enclosure like people in a car. So, when accidents happen, riders are often thrown from their bikes causing severe and debilitating injuries—even to those who wear helmets, gloves, and armored jackets. Often, the force of impact is enough to break bones and cause trauma [...]
Motorcycle accidents happen with unfortunate frequency. While sometimes a rider can be responsible for a crash, the biggest risk for an accident lies with other motorists. People who do not check their side-view mirrors before merging into your lane or who don’t yield the right of way usually cause the accident. When you get hurt [...]
Far too many motorcycle accidents are caused by the negligence of other motorists. Since motorcycles cannot offer the same protection as a car or truck, bikers and their passengers often suffer severe injuries even in low-speed collisions. If you are side-swiped, cut off in traffic, or rear-ended by a negligent Virginia driver, it isn’t likely [...]
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident as a rider or a passenger, you may wonder how much your personal injury claim is worth. Motorcycle accident claims have unique issues when determining their value. How Bias Can Impact a Motorcycle Accident Claim There is a bias against people who choose to ride motorcycles, and when [...]
In 2017, Virginia saw more than 2,000 motorcycle accidents that resulted in nearly 1,700 injuries and deaths across the state. Most of these crashes were caused by other car drivers turning left through an intersection, changing lanes, or rear-ending motorcyclists who they failed to spot. Other accidents were caused when motorcyclists failed to address road conditions [...]
James Kearney helped a motorcycle rider obtain compensation after he suffered injuries caused by a hit-and-run driver.
Technology Developed in Virginia May Help Motorcyclists We all know Northern Virginia is full of great places to ride a motorcycle, with so many beautiful tree-lined thoroughfares throughout the area. The region also offers means of quicker, albeit less tranquil, transportation in the form of the Beltway. One commonality in between these two environments is [...]
Helping Injured Bikers Rebuild Their Lives As a motorcyclist, you have as much right to the road as any other vehicle. But that does not stop other motorists from ignoring those rights or failing to see you. The result can be a serious and life-changing accident. How can you recover? Where do you go to [...]
Motorcycle enthusiasts relish the feeling of freedom that is inspired by riding on a late summer or early autumn day. However, enjoying such freedom comes with inherent risks. For example, motorcyclists do not possess any significant layer of protection between themselves and the road, making them vulnerable to injury. According to a study by the [...]
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