Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
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 »
Steps to Take After an Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents are almost always more devastating for riders, who are far less protected from impact with other vehicles. As a result, injuries are often severe, leaving riders unsure of how they will cover the cost of their medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. While every accident is different, there are a few… Read More »
Using Motorcycle Safety Equipment Can Affect Your Injury Claim
A lot of different factors come into play when determining fault for (and the value of) a motorcycle accident claim, including whether anyone violated a traffic law. One thing that many people fail to consider, however, is how a motorcyclist’s use of safety equipment could affect the outcome of an injury claim. The reality… Read More »
What You Can Expect After a Tulsa Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accidents can disrupt every aspect of the parties lives in less than a few seconds. This is especially true for the motorcyclist, who is much more likely to suffer the kinds of catastrophic injuries that require life-long care or involve permanent disability. While no two accidents are the same, there are some things… Read More »
