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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
A couple was killed in a Kansas City motorcycle accident that occurred Wednesday in Cass County. According to Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on East Highway 2 when the couple was attempting to pass a Dodge Ram that was traveling in the same direction. When going around the truck, police officials believe that they [...]
An 18-year-old Liberty man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Kansas City on Friday. According to officials, the accident occurred as the teen was exiting Interstate 635 in Kansas City and he lost control of the vehicle. The teen did not operate the motorcycle correctly around a curve and this caused him to strike [...]
A man was struck and killed after a motorcycle accident occurred on Friday. The accident occurred on 34th Street when a male in his forties was traveling northbound down the roadway and he attempted to pass another northbound vehicle. As the man attempted to pass, the car made an illegal left turn and collided with [...]
