Maryland drivers must remember to stay on the lookout for motorcyclists while driving. Because of their smaller size, it's easy to miss them until it's too late. Car drivers are usually at fault In over 50% of motorcycle crashes in Maryland, the car driver is at...
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle safety tips in Maryland
Motorcyclists in Maryland are at a higher risk of getting severe injuries on the road. This is because, unlike cars, motorcycles don't have reinforced steel surrounding the rider or seat belts to protect them during a collision. All you have is minimal protective...
A closer look at the rising number of motorcycle accidents
Maryland drivers who choose to ride a motorcycle know that it comes at a higher risk compared a car. While motorcycles only made up 3% of all the registered vehicles throughout the country, they accounted for 14% of all traffic fatalities in 2017. It's plain to see...
Aggressively pursuing compensation after a motorcycle accident
Many residents of Maryland and Virginia are spending time outdoors this summer more than ever before, some riding motorcycles. While this can be a great activity to get outside and view some scenery across the country, the reality is that many other drivers on the...
Pursuing a claim following a motorcycle defect crash
When we think of motorcycle accidents, we generally think that it is a distracted, drunk or otherwise negligent motorist who is at-fault. However, sometimes fault in a motorcycle crash doesn’t lie with another motorist -- it lies with the manufacturer of the...
Distracted driving can cause fatal motorcycle accidents
Fall is a beautiful time to take a motorcycle ride to enjoy the fall foliage in Maryland and get in one more ride before the snow falls and the bikes are put away for the season. Two people enjoying such a ride were involved in what turned out to be a horrific crash....
Alcohol can contribute to cause of motorcycle accidents
Deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents are tragic. Motorcycle accidents caused by drunk drivers are seen as among the most tragic as they are considered to be avoidable. A recent motorcycle accident in Maryland that took the life of the cyclist is believed to...
Motorcycle accidents claim too many lives
Another summer is almost over. Sadly, motor vehicle fatalities seem to increase during the summer months in Maryland as people head to vacations, family outings and other summer activities that create an increase in traffic, which increases the likelihood of being...
Defensive driving could reduce motorcycle accidents
Traffic on metropolitan Washington roadways in Virginia and Maryland continues to be severely congested. During summer months some people choose to use motorcycles as a means of transportation, some for economic and maneuverability reasons and some for the joy they...
Crowded highways can lead to motorcycle accidents
Every year, it seem that there are more and more vehicles on Maryland roadways. As traffic increases so does the likelihood of a serious accident. In addition to car and truck traffic, there are also a significant number of motorcycles on the highways. Motorcycles are...