The blog below was written by Michael Padway, and was published at Motorcycle Legal Foundation which can be found here. Safety in everything is paramount, and motorcycling is no different. Whether you’re six months into your new adventure or 16 years passed that first ride, motorcycle gear is an investment that will always pay for [...]
No matter what kind of motor vehicle accident causes your personal injuries, it’s always vital to have an accident lawyer on your side. Attorneys help gather admissible evidence, deal with legal forms, keep insurers at bay, and much more. However, there are two primary reasons that are specific to motorcyclists seeking compensation after an [...]
Autonomous cars have become old news with autonomous motorcycles entering the modern scene of vehicle technology. Recently, big-time companies Ducati and BMW have introduced partially self-driving motorcycles: the Multistrada V4 S and the R 1250 RT. These bikes and their advanced safety features are changing the way of the road for motorcyclists, but raising questions [...]
Airbags are installed in vehicles to minimize the personal injuries suffered in a car accident. According to the NHTSA, 2,790 lives were saved by frontal airbags in 2017 alone. However, airbags can still cause injuries themselves. It’s better to be injured in a crash than the alternative, but injuries caused by airbags can be severe, [...]
A $200,000.00 settlement for a passenger who suffered a broken ankle in a motorcycle accident that occurred when a car merged into the plaintiff’s lane of travel.
A 2 million dollar (policy limit) settlement for a plaintiff who was injured when his motorcycle struck a concrete truck driven by an employee of Nate Apple Concrete. The plaintiff suffered head and leg injuries and sustained $500,000.00 worth of medical expenses.
Summer is here, and there is no better time to take your motorcycle out for a ride. Missouri and Kansas provide breathtaking scenery that is perfect for motorcyclists. Although a helmet and proper riding gear can keep a rider somewhat safe, you are always at risk of getting severely injured in a motorcycle accident. Sadly, [...]
The road can be a dangerous place for motorcyclists. Motorcycles are less noticeable than cars, and people often unconsciously fail to see an oncoming motorcycle when looking both ways at an intersection. Various campaigns have attempted to help curb this problem and inform the public that they should keep their eyes open for motorcycles, but [...]
Verdict: $1.4 million dollar verdict against the United States Post Office on behalf of a 15-year-old motorcycle rider. A young man was traveling near a country road, on a dirt bike, and was struck by a rural postal carrier. The plaintiff sustained a closed head injury, along with a number of orthopedic injuries from the [...]
Photo by Jeff Dean Many motorcycle enthusiasts have been hoping for new legislation that would allow those over 21 to be able to ride without wearing a helmet. Currently Missouri law requires that anyone on a motorcycle must wear a helmet. Motorcyclists have told legislators that wearing a helmet can sometimes be a [...]
