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(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 …
By Allen Brown An accident can happen anywhere at any time, and this sense of precariousness will leave you feeling anxious and insecure. Having legal assistance ready at the dial is incredibly handy, but what if something happens and you find yourself in a predicament beyond the borders of your home state? Perhaps you are on …
(Contributed post on legal advice for our North American readers) Most of the time motorbike riders have no need to hire a lawyer or solicitor. They can enjoy riding their bikes without any problems. But, every now and again things can go wrong. In some of those situations, it is wise to seek automotive legal …
(Contributed post for our North American readers) If you’re an avid rider, you understand the sense of freedom and endless entertainment that can come from owning a motorcycle, and you’re not the only one. In 2017 alone, more than 470,000 motorcycles were sold in the U.S. Yet with riding comes many accident-related dangers. Just being …
(Contributed article for our North American readers) Having a motorbike accident can be a very traumatizing experience, you’ll be shocked, scared and confused which will make it more likely that you’ll make mistakes which can heart your chances to get appropriate compensation from insurance companies. That money is rightfully yours and you’ll need it to cover …