Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Long-Term Consequences of Motorcycle Accidents
The injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are almost always serious, as the riders are far less protected from impact. Unfortunately, this means that accident victims are also more likely to suffer from long-term physical, mental, and emotional repercussions. For instance, many motorcycle accident injuries result in permanent disability or disfigurement that can leave victims… Read More »
Tips for Avoiding a Motorcycle Accident
Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle does come with a lot of dangers, including the risk of a collision with a much larger passenger vehicle. The injuries sustained in these types of crashes are almost always serious and often reach the level of catastrophic for the rider. With so much at stake, it is extremely important… Read More »
Wearing a Helmet Can Reduce Motorcycle Accident Injuries
In Oklahoma, only motorcyclists under the age of 18 years old are legally required to wear a helmet when riding. There are, however, a lot of reasons why riders should consider wearing a helmet even when they aren’t legally required to do so. For instance, wearing a helmet reduces the risk of serious injury… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Times to Ride a Motorcycle
Riding a motorcycle is always a dangerous endeavor even when the weather conditions and visibility are perfect. The risk increases even further when conditions are less than ideal, either due to the time of day or the weather. For those who ride motorcycles, it’s important to take whatever steps they can to reduce their… Read More »
Oklahoma’s Most Dangerous Roads
Oklahoma is not immune to the increasing number of vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists on our nation’s roads. In fact, Oklahoma’s roadway system is particularly vast, which partly explains the higher than normal accident rate in the state. Knowing which of these roadways poses the most danger to motorists can go a long way towards… Read More »
Commercial Truck Safety Violations
Commercial trucks experience a lot more wear and tear than the average vehicle, partly because they are so much heavier than other cars, but also because they travel thousands of miles, sometimes in a single trip. As a result, commercial vehicles tend to need a lot more maintenance, for which trucking companies are responsible…. Read More »
What are the Mostly Commonly Broken Bones in Motorcycle Accidents?
Motorcycle accidents can generate a significant amount of force and because riders are not protected from this force as much as they would be if they were inside a vehicle, they are far more likely to sustain blunt force trauma injuries, like broken bones. Read on to learn more about which bones are broken… Read More »
The Most Common Motorcycle Injury
Motorcycle accidents tend to result in a wide range of injuries for the riders involved, not only because of the smaller size of their vehicles, but due to a lack of crash protection. These injuries can include everything from abrasions and lacerations to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and spinal cord injuries. According to the… Read More »
Rear-End Motorcycle Accidents Can Have Devastating Consequences
Motorcycle accidents tend to have much more severe repercussions for riders than they do for motorists, who have the benefit not only of seat belts and airbags, but also a metal cage between themselves and the road. Even accidents that would normally qualify as relatively minor, or even fender benders, can result in serious… Read More »
Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The long stretches of highway that criss-cross Oklahoma make the state a popular destination for motorcyclists. Riding motorcycles, however, does not come without certain risks. For instance, because they are so much smaller than standard passenger vehicles, motorcycles are harder to see, easily falling within the boundaries of a blind spot. They also offer… Read More »
