Traffic accidents occur each day throughout the United States. During 2015, 35,092 of those traffic accidents were fatal accidents. Speeding contributed to 27 percent of the fatal crashes in 2015. Pennsylvania did not do very well in controlling speed-related accidents during 2015. According to the report by the NHTSA, our state ranked fourth in speed-related… Read more »
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Choosing the Right Motorcycle Helmet for You
The NHTSA released its data regarding motorcycle helmet usage in 2016 earlier this year. After that, it released data regarding the costs and lives saved by the use of helmets. From the information provided, motorcycle helmets saved 1,772 lives during 2015 and saved more than $19 billion in comprehensive costs and more than $3 billion… Read more »
Are Motorcyclists the Victims of Unfair Profiling?
For the second year in a row, the Motorcycle Profiling Project is conducting a national survey to define profiling trends for motorcyclists in the United States. The 2015-2016 National Motorcycle Profiling Survey revealed that many riders are profiled based on their appearance, not on their behavior. Over half of riders say they were stopped by… Read more »
Look Twice, Look Three Times, Look Four Times . . . JUST LOOK!
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, more riders take their motorcycles out of winter hibernation to enjoy our beautiful Pennsylvania roads. The warmer spring weather means you will be sharing the road with more motorcycles. Even though some motorcyclists ride year-round, many riders put up their motorcycles for winter. Therefore, it… Read more »
What Are The Biggest Dangers To Motorcyclists
Riding a motorcycle can be a fun experience, but it also comes with an increased risk of a traffic accident and injury. Unfortunately, many of the dangers faced by motorcyclists are from other drivers. They simply don’t watch for motorcyclists. However, other drivers are not the only dangers riders face when they are on the… Read more »
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 »
What Are The Worst Things You Can Say After An Erie Car Accident?
There are so many thoughts running through your mind after a car crash. Do I call the police? How severe are my injuries? What should I do now? Did I cause the accident or did the other driver cause the crash? Should I help the other driver or passengers?
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 »