by Bettina Altizer | Jun 19, 2018 | Motorcycle Wrecks
When a motorcycle accident causes the amputation of a rider’s leg, it is a stern reminder that injuries sustained in motorcycle-involved accidents are often very serious. A review of motorcycle accident statistics that shows a relatively small number of fatalities can...
by Bettina Altizer | Jun 12, 2018 | Motorcycle Wrecks
Simple logic recognizes that when a delivery truck hits a motorcycle the motorcycle loses. Not only are motorcycles significantly smaller than most delivery trucks, but they remain upright only when the motorcyclist maintain proper balance. Thus, they are likely to be...
by Bettina Altizer | May 8, 2018 | Motorcycle Wrecks
The warm weather and the arrival of travel and vacation season clearly indicate the arrival of Motorcycle Season. At this time, we typically see and increased number of motorcycle accidents. During warmer seasons, the number of motorcycles on our roads increases...
by Bettina Altizer | Oct 24, 2017 | Motorcycle Wrecks
Road rash is a common injury in motorcycle accidents, although often underestimated. The focus tends to be on more urgent injuries such as head injuries, internal injuries, and broken bones. These injuries are certainly of highest priority when someone injured in a...
by Bettina Altizer | Oct 10, 2017 | Automobile Collision, Bicycle Accident, Distracted Driving, Drunk or Drugged Driver, Motorcycle Wrecks, Older Drivers, Pedestrian Involved Accident
Official NHTSA data shows an increase of 2.6 percent in 2016 over 2015 in traffic accident fatalities. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its official report on traffic accident fatalities in 2016. This report is issued only...