When you get on a motorcycle for the first time, you fully feel the inherent risk. You can tell that you’re more exposed than you would be in a car. If you crash, the odds of a serious injury seem higher. However, many riders would be stunned to find out just how much...
Inattentional blindness in drivers harms motorcycle riders
People put signs in their yards and bumper stickers on their vehicles to remind other drivers to look for motorcycles. A surprising number of drivers seem to completely overlook motorcyclists, pedestrians and bicyclists who have the right to share the road with them....
What you need to know before you attempt lane splitting on your motorcycle
Traffic in New York is notorious for delays and gridlock. Motorcycles are smaller and therefore more agile than most passenger vehicles. That helps make them uniquely equipped to handle a traffic jam. Motorcyclists can potentially maneuver in between vehicles,...
Should you actually lay your motorcycle down?
One of the common themes people talk about with motorcycles is the idea of “laying down” the bike when a crash seems imminent. Some drivers will tell stories about how they had to do this. Maybe a car pulled out of a driveway in front of them, for instance, and they...
What motorcyclists should do after an accident
When the weather gets warmer, motorcycles come out to join the rest of the vehicles on the road. Motorcyclists are ready to enjoy all the sunshine and the fresh air as they ride to work or to meet friends for dinner after a long day. But motorcyclists must remember...
Riding a motorcycle in winter? Be extra cautious
Since you live near the city, you don't have a normal passenger vehicle to get around. You've always had a smaller motorcycle, and it's what you like to use. Colder weather makes it hard to find days when you can ride your motorcycle, but when a warm day crops up in...
When can mowing your lawn cause fatal motorcycle accidents?
Yard work is just one chore that comes with homeownership. Mowing the lawn may seem to be a task that bothers no one. However, what people in New York may not know is that grass clippings left on the street after mowing the lawn may make the road dangerous for...
Fatal motorcycle crash claims life of aspiring attorney
For many New Yorkers, riding a motorcycle is an integral part of their life. They enjoy the freedom that accompanies being on the open road and, despite its inherent risks, are sure to maintain proper safety procedures and wear necessary equipment. Still, motorcycle...
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries due to speeding cop car
So many drivers ignore New York City motorcyclists by failing to yield, do not pay sufficient attention to keep them safe, and operate their vehicles recklessly when sharing the road with them that there are many motorcycle accidents with injuries and fatalities....
Taxi opening door causes fatal crash with delivery rider on bike
New York City is exceedingly busy with vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians needing to share the road. A major part of the city's landscape is the number of delivery people who are constantly on the road. Drivers will frequently fail to be as attentive...
