Motorcyclists are well aware of the dangers they face when they rid. Distracted drivers, poor weather, and road debris are just a few of the risks that could result in a motorcycle accident. However, as we approach the Fall seasons in Pennsylvania, there is another danger for motorcyclists who want to enjoy the beautiful fall… Read more »
GoErie is reporting that two motorcyclists were injured in West Erie on July 10, 2020. The motorcycle crash occurred just before 3:00 on Friday afternoon. According to the police, the motorcyclists were headed south on Raspberry Street when the motorcycle crash occurred. A man and woman were riding a motorcycle on Raspberry Street when another… Read more »
It is Springtime in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Many riders are preparing for long rides through the Pennsylvania countryside. Also, with nicer weather, many riders use their motorcycles for everyday travel. An increase in the number of motorcycles on the road could lead to an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents in Erie. With that in… Read more »
Motorcycle passengers are often seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. Most passengers in traffic accidents have no control over the circumstances that led to the crash. Therefore, passengers should receive compensation for their injuries from the party or parties responsible for causing the crash. However, it can be difficult to determine who caused a motorcycle… Read more »
Filing a motorcycle accident claim should be just as easy as filing a car accident claim. However, motorcyclists can face an uphill batter to recover full compensation for all damages after a motorcycle crash that is not their fault. For that reason, our Erie motorcycle accident attorney has developed four rules riders should follow after… Read more »
As summer approaches, many motorcyclists take advantage of the beautiful routes around Lake Erie for riding. Long summer road trips are also common for many riders. Even though snow and ice do not interfere with rides during the summer, summer weather conditions can impact a rider’s safety. If you are planning a summer motorcycle trip… Read more »
Our Erie motorcycle accident attorneys are often contacted by motorcyclists who have questions related to motorcycle crashes and motorcycle accident injuries. In this article, we answer the top five questions about motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania. How common are motorcycle crashes in Pennsylvania? Can I sue the other driver for full damages, even though Pennsylvania is… Read more »
Accidents throughout Erie are possible at any moment given the amount of traffic on our roads. Erie is the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, so heavy traffic is to be expected. With heavy traffic also comes an increase in traffic accidents. However, are traffic accidents more common during certain times of the day? The Dangers… Read more »
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 »
With our first snowfall just a few days ago, the roads are a bit slick out there. Time to be a little more careful while getting around the Erie area. There were three accidents just last Saturday, two of which halted traffic on Interstate 90 in both directions temporarily as crews worked to clear the… Read more »