Typically, a rear-end collision is considered to be a minor type of motor vehicle accident, as evidenced by its nickname, “fender bender.” When motorists in passenger cars are involved in a rear-end accident, they have seat belts, airbags, and the steel frame of the vehicle to protect them from injury. Motorcyclists, on the other hand, have no such protection. In fact, they often have little more than a helmet to [...]
Late last year a 60-year old man was headed to work on his motorcycle when the driver of on on-coming vehicle made a left turn in front of him. The turning driver did not properly judge the timing, and the motorcycle rider clipped the back end of the car. As a result, he was ejected from his bike and was pronounced dead at the scene. The turning driver was ultimately [...]
Summertime in the Midwest is a prime time for motorcycle enthusiasts to participate in cross country motorcycle rides and rallies. Since Wisconsin residents enjoy only a limited amount of seasonable riding weather during the year, it is no surprise that Wisconsin is the home to many summer motorcycle events and rallies across the state. For example, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association recently hosted a rally in Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, [...]
Motorcycles are not usually considered the safest mode of transport. Because motorcycles lack safety features that are standard in other motor vehicles, motorcyclists are highly vulnerable to serious injuries in crashes. This is why other motorists must pay attention to motorcyclists at all times. Failing to notice motorcycles on the road can have devastating, even sometimes fatal, consequences. Take, for instance, a recent accident in Wisconsin that reportedly left a [...]
