Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Intersection Accidents
Motorcycle accidents, like any type of vehicle collision, can occur just about anywhere and at any time, but they do tend to occur more often in certain locations, like intersections, where the presence of multiple vehicles and traffic signals make collisions much more likely. Unfortunately, even the most careful of riders could end up… Read More »
Road Rash Injuries May Require Skin Grafting Treatments
Road rash, which occurs when multiple layers of skin are scraped away after an accident victim slides along the asphalt, is a common injury amongst motorcyclists. This kind of injury can be devastating, leaving injured parties to seek painful treatment, like skin grafting, which in turn can leave an injured party with significant scarring…. Read More »
Hit And Run Motorcycle Accidents
Because motorcycles lack many of the protections of enclosed passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are generally much more likely to sustain serious injuries in the event of a collision. This makes hit and run motorcycle accidents particularly problematic, as accident victims often have no legal recourse if they are unable to identify the at-fault driver who… Read More »
How Can I Get My Medical Bills Paid After A Motorcycle Crash In Oklahoma?
Medical expenses incurred after a motorcycle accident are often extremely high, as the injuries sustained in these types of collisions (for the rider) are rarely minor. If you were involved in such an accident and your medical bills are piling up, filing a personal injury lawsuit could help you recover the compensation you need… Read More »
The Dangers Of Motorcycle Accident-Related Road Rash
Motorcycle accidents are almost always accompanied by serious injuries. This is especially true for the riders who lack the protections offered by seatbelts and airbags, and as a result, may suffer from head trauma, broken bones, and lacerations, even in low-speed crashes. It’s also important, however, not to overlook road rash, which is an… Read More »
What If A Pothole Caused My Motorcycle Accident?
Road hazards pose a much greater risk to motorcyclists than to the occupants of passenger vehicles, simply because it is much easier to be thrown off of a motorcycle entirely when encountering one. Of the many types of road hazards that riders face, which include debris, cracked asphalt, grates, and slick paint, potholes are… Read More »
Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Statistics You Should Know
In 2020, there were 1,231 motorcycle accidents on Oklahoma roads, at least 661 of which resulted in an injury and 62 of which resulted in a fatality. While these statistics can be frightening, it’s important not only for motorcycle riders, but for anyone who drives in the state, to have a thorough grasp of… Read More »
How Motorcycle Accidents Are Different From Car Accidents
There are some similarities between accidents between two vehicles and those that involve motorcycles. There are, however, also a lot of differences, which can have a significant impact on how victims go about recovering compensation after an accident. Read on to learn more about the main differences between these kinds of crashes. Motorcycles are… Read More »
Anatomy Of A Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accidents tend to be complex events, involving human, vehicle, and environmental factors. While it’s hard to pin down what a typical motorcycle crash looks like, it’s safe to say that they are almost always violent events and often result in serious injury, especially to the riders. In fact, according to the National Highway… Read More »
