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What Are The Advantages Of Riding A Motorcycle?

Motorcycles have gained popularity as a form of transportation and recreation in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. More and more people are giving up their four-wheeled vehicles and embracing life on two wheels. For some people, motorcycles are just another form of transportation while others see motorcycles as a way to be “free” to… Read more »

Erie Road Closed Due To Flooding

The weather has been creating problems for drivers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States. From flooding in the west and the east to snow storms and icy roads, Mother Nature is creating terrible driving conditions that cause headaches and traffic accidents. GoErie reported last week that many roads throughout the Erie region were closed… Read more »

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Who Is Responsible For A Motorcycle Passenger’s Injuries?

When you ride on the back of someone’s motorcycle, you don’t think about the potential for injury. However, a motorcycle accident can happen at any time, resulting in serious injuries that cause permanent disability or disfigurement. The result is often a long and complex recovery, which is expensive. Filing an accident claim is important if… Read more »

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Is Lane Splitting Legal In Pennsylvania?

Motorcycle accidents cause serious injuries and death because the rider isn’t as well protected as occupants in a passenger vehicle are. Many times, a motorcycle accident is caused by the driver of another vehicle, but some motorcycle crashes are the result of the motorcycle rider’s negligence. An example of rider error or negligence that can… Read more »

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What Is The Most Common Cause Of Motorcycle Accidents?

Last month, Erie police investigated a motorcycle accident that injured the man and woman who were riding the motorcycle. It appears that the rider swerved to avoid colliding with a car that had failed to yield the right of way.  In another news story, Pennsylvania State Police cited a Corry man with failing to yield… Read more »

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Looking into Harley-Davidson Motorcycles for Brake Failure

The NHTSA is investigating some motorcycles produced by Harley-Davidson after complaints of the brakes failing without any warning. The investigation is exploring bikes made between 2008 and 2011 and impacts more than 430,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. These motorcycles have antilock braking systems that fail suddenly and could put the driver of the bike at risk of… Read more »

Safety Tips for Female Motorcycle Riders

A recent study identified that one in four motorcycle riders are females. While this certainly represents a change in the typical demographic for who’s riding most bikes in the United States, it is still important to be mindful of safety. There are several different safety tips to follow once you become an active motorcycle rider…. Read more »

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What You Should Know About Pennsylvania's Motorcycle Helmet Law

Now that the weather has finally improved and made it enjoyable to take out your bike, it is important to understand the rules and regulations associated with owning a motorcycle in Pennsylvania. Not only does following the rules minimize the chances that you’ll be able to avoid legal trouble, but it also ensures that you have… Read more »

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Good News: Motorcycle Accident Numbers Way Down This Year

Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Down In 2015 The Erie County Coroner stated that he had logged 11 deaths by September of 2014. It’s now September of 2015 and there have been only 3 so far. There are a few weeks left in ‘riding season’ so, don’t think we’re out of the woods yet. Steve Weston, of the Injured… Read more »