Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Navigating Insurance Claims in a Tulsa, OK Motorcycle Accident
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the accident was not your fault, you can file a claim on the other driver’s insurance policy. This means that you will have to deal with insurance companies. It’s important to understand that the insurance company’s insurance adjuster is focused on paying… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Ticking Up in Oklahoma and Across the U.S.
Motorcycle accidents have been increasing over the past year, according to authorities, and the problem is getting worse. According to a recent article, in the past four months, there have been at least eight serious motorcycle accidents. With those numbers rising, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol wants to raise awareness to help keep everybody safe… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries By the Numbers
It’s no secret that motorcycles are dangerous to operate. This is part of the allure. There’s nothing between you and the open road but whatever clothes you’re wearing. For this reason, injuries related to motorcycle accidents are more prevalent than other vehicles, and the numbers appear to be getting worse every year. Although motorcycles… Read More »
Tesla Faces Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit After Autopilot Fails
The grieving family of a motorcyclist who was killed in 2022 following a crash with a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the vehicle’s driver, claiming that the driver assistant software and other safety features are “defective and inadequate.” The 34-year-old decedent died at… Read More »
Family Files Suit After Motorcyclist Is Killed by Illegally Parked Tractor
The grieving family of a South Carolina motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties after the decedent struck a tractor that was illegally parked. According to the lawsuit, on February 19, the 52-year-old decedent was traveling eastbound on Old Sanders Drive in Horry County when he struck the front of the tractor, police… Read More »
What Immediate Steps Should You Take After a Motorcycle Accident?
Accidents involving motorcycles tend to come with serious injuries. There’s nothing between you and the road like there is in a car or a truck. Even minor accidents can cause serious injuries to the motorcyclist, so it’s important to know what to do after an accident. Unfortunately, what you say or do following a… Read More »
How Motorcycle Crash Bars Work
While Oklahoma requires that motorcycles are equipped with certain safety gear, motorcycle crash bars are not one of them and most manufacturers offer them only as optional equipment. Crash bars, however, serve several important purposes, one of which is to prevent serious injury in the event of an accident. What are Motorcycle Crash Bars? … Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Oklahoma
The risk of suffering a fatal injury in a motorcycle accident is disproportionately high, especially in comparison to the number of motorcycles that are actually on the road. This is mainly due to the fact that motorcycles are simply not very crashworthy, as they lack the balance of a four wheeled vehicle, are far… Read More »
Man Sues Harley-Davidson After Motorcycle Accident
A Midland man has filed a personal injury lawsuit after he lost part of his leg in a motorcycle crash. The named defendants in the lawsuit are Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and the Odessa dealership that sold him the motorcycle. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff bought a 2023 Harley FLTRXSE CVO in March brand… Read More »
Safety Measures that Could Keep Motorcyclists Safer on Oklahoma Roads
There are a lot of benefits to riding a motorcycle. They are, for instance, a lot more fuel efficient than most passenger vehicles and are also much easier to park. The biggest downside to riding a motorcycle is that doing so can be dangerous. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration… Read More »
