More riders pull their bikes out of storage and hit the road as the weather warms up. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, summer may be one of the most enjoyable times. However, if you do not put motorcycle safety first, the consequences may be severe. The hazards...
Motorcycle Accidents
How can drivers and motorcyclists can prevent blind spot collisions?
A blind spot is an area around a vehicle that its driver cannot see. While your car, truck or SUV likely has a few blind spots, the space between the rear of your vehicle and its side mirrors is a common one. If a car or motorcycle is in this space when you change...
Protect yourself when riding your motorcycle
Motorcycle riders are more likely to suffer an injury than other drivers in an accident with a car, truck or SUV. The National Safety Council reports that even though motorcycle riders traveled less than 1% of the total miles traveled by U.S. vehicles in 2017, they...
Remember common hazards during Motorcycle Safety Month
At the law office of , we share the excitement other Connecticut residents have about the warmer weather. This may be especially true if you are a motorcyclist who has been waiting all year to get your bike on the road. However, we also...
Why are motorcycle accidents so common?
Summer may be coming to a close, but the risks of motorcycle accidents are still be high. Riders are enjoying the roads before cooler weather sets in. Even though schools, universities, and regular work hours are returning, there are still high volumes or travelers on...
Motorcycle accidents: Making sure liability is based on law
The sense of freedom one can feel riding a motorcycle in Connecticut is exhilarating. And it is worth noting that state law does not seek to infringe too drastically on that freedom. For example, while many states have mandatory helmet laws, Connecticut has chosen to...
Winning the Highest Judgment in a Motorcycle Case in Connecticut
Attorney describes how he and Attorney Bob Sheldon won what remains the largest jury verdict for a motorcycle accident in Connecticut. It was a $2.1 million judgment on behalf of a man who was hit by a bus while riding his motorcycle home from work as a mechanic. The...
