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(Contributed article for our North American readers) Motor vehicle accidents injure and kill countless Texans every year. The city of Dallas is no exception. In fact, Dallas has more motor vehicle accidents than nearly every other city in the entire state. In 2018 alone, there were 31,950 motor vehicle crashes in Dallas, TX.194 of these …
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Those in right-hand-drive countries should read “right hand turns”) There are many reasons why motorcyclists decide to embrace the two wheeled lifestyle: from the unparalleled sense of freedom to the unmatched sense of speed, not to mention that traffic jams are a thing of the past. However, there …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Being involved in an accident of any kind can be a scary experience, and compared to other types of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents can be particularly frightening. In addition to being emotionally traumatizing, motorcycle accidents often lead to severe physical injuries and even death. In 2017, roughly …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) After being hurt in a motorcycle accident, you have a lot on your plate—especially in the first days and weeks after the accident. Most importantly, you need to focus on your physical and emotional health while you come to terms with your injuries and start to look towards …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) There’s nothing better than cruising down the open road with nothing between you and the asphalt but your bike. The thrill is part of the fun. Unfortunately, the lack of protection also adds to the potential for injury in the case of a wreck. If you get in …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) In 2014 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded more than 92k motorcycle accidents. In California, for instance, the motorcycle fatalities increased from 490 in 2014 to 540 in 2016. Additionally, the deaths for not wearing a helmet increased rose up by 2 figures to 25 in …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Even if you take the best safety measures in the world, there is no guarantee that you won’t ever face any accident on the road. As motorcycle riders, we should be careful about taking necessary measures to avoid an accident. But we should also be prepared to hire …
(Contributed post for our North American readers. Image source: Pexels.com) Drunk driving remains a serious issue. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 10,874 people died in drunk driving accidents. This should be enough reason to enforce laws that reduce the number of DUI cases per year. Then again, these cases do not exclusively …
More and more riders are being charged with negligent driving (riding) after a single-vehicle crash, says NSW traffic and criminal law specialist Chris Kalpage. Our contributing lawyer has previously written articles about defending various charges and last time he addressed the issues arising out of dangerous driving and negligent driving causing death or grievous bodily …
(Contributed post) Although the Australian motorcycle market fell by 6.1% in 2019, motorcycles are still one of the most popular means of transport in the country, with more than a million operating on Australian roads today. If you have been considering investing in a motorcycle, it’s pretty clear why you’d want one; motorcycles are cheap, fun, and if …