Motorcycle accidents, though less frequent, are unique from other auto accidents. While motorcycle crashes and car accidents can result in injuries, the severity of facial injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents can be more severe. Statistics reveal about 180,000 people suffer serious injuries in motorcycle crashes each year in the U.S., and many of those victims […]
read moreEvery state has minimum requirements for car insurance. California is no exception. If you are in a major crash, the minimum insurance requirements are never nearly enough to pay for your medical bills and repair expenses. The car accident attorneys at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc. know that a car accident can have a major […]
read moreOn the morning of October 21, 2022, an e-scooter and public bus collision took the life of Camdan McWright, 18-year-old freshman on the San Jose State football team. The incident occurred at 6:51 a.m. at the intersection of Reed and South 10th Street in San Jose, California. Mr. McWright was proceeding southbound on 10th Street […]
read moreDo you ever wonder how much motorcycle accidents compensation sums up? If you got into a motorcycle accident, whether as a rider or a passenger, it’s best to know how much your potential claim might be worth. This helps you prepare and assess your situation carefully. However, every situation is different, which means that the […]
read moreThere’s no doubt that riding motorcycles can be an exhilarating and liberating experience. However, it comes with high risks of potential road accidents. If a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, there could be serious and traumatic injuries. Most often, these injuries are catastrophic, having faced fractured bones, lacerations, and even fatalities. One can only […]
read moreCalifornia is indeed a great state to own and ride a motorcycle — the scenic views, beautiful year-round weather, and the motorcycle culture are extremely inviting. With nearly 900,000 registered motorcycle vehicles, California is the home to most motorcyclists in the nation. Unfortunately, the state also ranks high in the most motorcyclist fatalities in the […]
read moreOver 50% of fatal motorcycle accidents were due to collisions with cars, according to the Department of Transportation. While riding a motorcycle is a fun and satisfying experience, you also need to be extremely careful while on the road. Because the statistics are appalling. That’s why you need to hire a reliable motorcycle accident attorney […]
read moreMotorcycle safety laws – and specifically requiring the use of helmets – became imperative, and laws changed across the United States in the mid-1960s. At this time, states were required to start mandating helmet use law as a condition to qualify for certain safety programs and highway construction funds. Although the financial penalty from the […]
read moreRiding a motorcycle is an experience that many people across the country not only look forward to, but consider to be a part of their identity. The freedom of the open road looks especially appealing from a motorcycle seat. Every year, millions of people ride their motorcycles. From small towns and empty country roads to […]
read moreBy any metric, motorcycles are a risky form of transportation. Those who ride them know that it takes great skill and even greater good fortune to avoid serious injury or death. This truth was born out tragically a few days ago when a motorcyclist and a bicyclist collided in North Oakland, killing the cyclist and […]
read moreLawmakers recently passed a bill that could make riding a motorcycle in California much safer than before. Motorcycle accident fatalities are rising in California, but, if approved, the proposed bill would make so-called lane splitting legal. Experts and riders seem to agree that lane splitting would increase the safety for both motorcyclists and the drivers […]
read moreRiding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, but also an immensely dangerous one. Negligent drivers pose a serious threat to people on motorcycles by creating unsafe environments for their fellow drivers on the road. A recent fatal motorcycle accident exemplified just how devastating the results of a negligent driver can be. Around 2:15 a.m., […]
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