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5 Things Drivers Should Know During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May has been designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by safety advocates. Motorcycle riders face the risk of being seriously injured in motorcycle accidents with other vehicles. In many cases, these collisions occur because drivers of passenger cars and trucks do not take the proper measures to drive safely around motorcycles. Drivers who act negligently may be held liable for injuries suffered by a motorcyclist in a collision, and injured cyclists [...]

Matthew Brady2022-07-29T15:15:07+00:00May 22, 2021|Motorcycle Accidents|

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 [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:15:38+00:00November 9, 2020|Motorcycle Accidents|

How Can Driver Negligence Lead to Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,985 motorcyclists were fatally injured in motorcycle accidents in 2018. Due to the limited protection that motorcycles provide, the injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents tend to be very serious. In a high percentage of motorcycle accidents, collisions are caused by the negligence of drivers in passenger vehicles or commercial trucks. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries in a [...]

admin2022-07-29T15:19:17+00:00March 17, 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 [...]

admin2018-06-19T08:21:00+00:00June 19, 2018|Green Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers|

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 [...]

admin2017-08-23T10:46:00+00:00August 23, 2017|Green Bay Motorcycle Accident Lawyers|

Examining the Most Common Motorcycle Crashes

Almost every motorcyclist knows at least one rider who refuses to play by the rules. You know the one: they ride in the “dead zone” (the space between parked cars and active traffic). They weave in and out of traffic as if they own the road. They throw caution to the wind and act as though it is not their problem if another vehicle operator does not see them. Of [...]

admin2017-05-16T09:05:00+00:00May 16, 2017|Motorcycle Accidents|

Motorcyclist flown to hospital following crash in 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 [...]

admin2014-06-18T23:22:01+00:00June 18, 2014|Motorcycle Accidents|