Visibility is an issue for motorcycles at all times of the day. Many accidents happen because drivers do not see motorcycles at all. They are very small, many are black or another dark color, and they tend to move quickly. Drivers just overlook them and create...
Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcyclist could die in a ‘fender bender’
Rear-end accidents are often what drivers think of as fender-benders. They happen at low speeds, no one really gets hurt, but the cars are both damaged and the drivers have to get out and exchange information.If you're on a motorcycle, though, that crash can be...
Bosch develops an automatic emergency system for motorcyclists
Automotive manufacturers such as General Motors started equipping their vehicles with their proprietary OnStar technology nearly a quarter-century ago. Many car companies have since followed suit. That technology is capable of performing many different functions,...
Road rash can get infected
Road rash is the skin abrasion that you suffer when you get into a motorcycle accident and your exposed skin rubs across the pavement. It happens after you get ejected from your bike or when you lay the bike down on purpose to avoid a crash. It's the reason that many...
Watch out for cars turning left
While riding your motorcycle, you face a lot of hazards from drivers who make crucial mistakes. A tailgating driver can rear-end you; a distracted driver can hit you at a stop sign. Nothing you can do completely eliminates these risks. They rest on others. You simply...
Man, 43, killed in fatal motorcycle crash in New Mexico
Motorcycles are a common sight on the road here and throughout the United States. While most riders and drivers of passenger vehicles will share the road, doing everything possible to maintain safety, accidents can happen without warning. Motorcyclists are at high...
Legal guidance for victims of motorcycle accidents
is located in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Its dedicated team of attorneys has more than 40 years of combined legal experience that is available to its clients. The firm works with individuals who have suffered personal injuries due to the...
Declining rate in fatal motorcycle crashes
Because many residents and visitors in New Mexico like to enjoy a motorcycle ride, there are many initiatives that highlight the importance of driving cautiously around motorcyclist. While these campaigns often asked motorists to check twice for motorcyclists, this...
Tragic accidents put spotlight on vulnerability of motorcyclists
In May, two motorcyclists were killed in a terrible accident here in New Mexico. More recently, another terrible crash has brought the nation's attention once again to the dangers faced by motorcyclists.In the recent tragedy, seven people were killed and three more...
Motorcycles may require some additional space
Drivers in New Mexico may be familiar with the so-called two second rule for determining how close one can safely follow another car. The way it works, a car's front end should arrive at the same point where the preceding vehicle's rear bumper was after at least two...