Motorcycle Accidents

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?

What are the three main categories of distracted driving?   More than 3,500 people died in distracted driving crashes in a recent year, and thousands more suffered serious injuries. Likely, even more crashes happened due to distractions, but the driver never admitted to texting...

Motorcycle Accidents vs. Car Accidents What’s the Difference?

Both motorcycle and car accidents in Wisconsin can lead to serious injuries, resulting in ongoing physical complications, high medical bills, and other consequences. However, of the two, motorcycle accidents have the greatest potential for serious injuries simply because riders are directly exposed to the...

Ensuring Motorcycle Safety and Navigating Through Accident Claims in Wisconsin

Motorcycle accidents – especially high-speed accidents – can potentially cause serious physical injuries, some of which may be fatal. Generally, the faster the vehicles involved in a motorcycle crash, the higher the chances of an accident victim suffering a permanent or deadly injury. Motorcycle...

What Happens If a Pedestrian Caused an Accident?

When a car collides with a pedestrian, we typically tend to assume the driver is to blame for hitting the person walking. While pedestrians are more difficult to see and more vulnerable to catastrophic or fatal injuries in such collisions, they are not always...

Wisconsin Motorcycle Insurance Requirements

While riding a motorcycle is geared towards fun and freedom, a lot of responsibility comes with owning and operating a motorcycle in Wisconsin. Motorcyclists in Wisconsin must abide by the state’s motorcycle-specific laws regarding financial responsibility, licensing, safety gear, rules of the road, and...

Wisconsin Motorcycle Accident Statistics

Motorcycle riders are unable to take advantage of the safety equipment available to motor vehicle drivers nor do they have the structural protection offered by a motor vehicle. Because of this, it is up to motorcyclists to exercise caution when operating their motorcycles to...

6 Serious Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents regularly result in serious injuries. While every accident is different, all motorcycle riders are at a disadvantage when involved in a motor vehicle collision. Passenger vehicles, large trucks, and other motor vehicles have reinforced cabins equipped with safety features like safety belts...

Fault in Rear-End Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries, even in minor rear-end accidents. Motorcyclists may be ejected from their vehicle or otherwise suffer catastrophic injuries. Proving the other driver is at fault may determine whether you can recover the compensation you need to recover from...

Overcoming Bias Against Injured Motorcyclists

Many people who are not motorcyclists have negative opinions about the motorcycle community. They may have the wrong idea about motorcyclists and may blame them consciously or subconsciously for any accident they are involved in. Insurance adjusters and jurors may bring these biases into...

Can I Recover Damages After a Motorcycle Accident If I Was Not Wearing a Helmet?

According to the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 112 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2020. Another 1,796 people were injured in motorcycle accidents the same year. If you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident, you might...