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What Injuries Are Most Common in Wisconsin Motorcycle Crashes?

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, nearly 1,900 motorcyclists are injured in accidents each year, and around 80 are killed. The prevalence of injuries and fatalities among Wisconsin motorcyclists is in part due to the lack of protection that their vehicles provide, but in many cases, the negligence of another driver is also a major contributing factor. If you have suffered a serious injury in a motorcycle accident, you [...]

2022-07-29T15:15:38+00:00November 9, 2020|Motorcycle Accidents|

Securing Compensation After a Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclists enjoy the same freedom to ride the open road as those who travel in cars, vans, or trucks. Because they do not have thousands of pounds of metal protecting them, and because their profile is smaller, their risk of serious injury or death is much greater. Perhaps it should come as no surprise that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a collision than standard car passengers. [...]

2022-07-29T15:16:08+00:00July 26, 2020|Motorcycle Accidents|

Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents in Wisconsin

With spring right around the corner, Wisconsin's roadways will see an increasing amount of motorcyclists out enjoying the warmer weather. While this is something to eagerly look forward to if you are a motorcycle owner, it is also something to be cautious about. The fact of the matter is, injuries and fatalities in motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in Wisconsin. Motorcycle Crash Statistics Current reports show that between 2013 and [...]

2018-06-19T08:21:00+00:00June 19, 2018|Green Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers|

New Motorcycle Technology Takes Aim at Reducing the Rate of Fatality in Crashes

Of all the vehicle users on the road, motorcyclists have the highest risk of fatality and serious injury during a crash. Unfortunately, they are also far more likely to experience an accident than other road users. Helmets and leather gear offer some form of protection, but they are far from sufficient. Perhaps that is why the technology sector is stepping in to help. Learn more about their potentially game-changing invention [...]

2017-10-23T09:44:00+00:00October 23, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|

Risk of Serious Injury Higher for Older Motorcyclists, Study Finds

Motorcycle veterans – those that have been riding for a long time – may be less likely to experience a crash, but they may also be more susceptible to serious and life-threatening injuries. In fact, one study determined that thoracic injuries were significantly more common in those aged 60 or older than in younger riders. Learn more about the risks for older riders, and how you can seek compensation if [...]

2017-08-23T10:46:00+00:00August 23, 2017|Green Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers|

Wisconsin Helmet Laws – Can Not Wearing a Helmet Reduce Your Compensation?

For the most part, bicycles and motorcycles are supposed to be treated just like any other vehicle on the road. However, unlike cars and trucks, bicycles and motorcycles do not provide body protection. Because of this, riders are especially prone to serious injury. Head injuries, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), are one of the greatest risks, which is why helmet use is encouraged. What happens, though, when a rider is [...]

2017-07-06T09:20:00+00:00July 6, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|
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