Motorcycle Accidents

It is common knowledge that riding a motorcycle is nowhere near as safe driving in a car. Even though you're having fun, it's important that you know how to stay safe on the roads in Illinois. Here are some ways to avoid the most common causes of motorcycle accidents....

Do you have reason to believe that you've suffered a concussion? This often comes about if you're involved in a motorcycle or motor vehicle accident.If you've suffered a head injury, regardless of the extent, you should not wait to receive medical attention. Not only...

Motorcycles are vastly smaller than cars and many people have never driven or ridden on them before. This can lead to the incorrect assumption that the motorcycle doesn't need the whole lane. The reality is that motorcycles absolutely deserve the entire lane and...

The spring is commonly known as one of the most dangerous times for motorcycle riders. Drivers often forget about sharing the road with smaller bikes, having not done so during the Illinois winter, and it can lead to accidents when drivers forget to watch for...

Nine months ago, a man from Red Bud, Illinois, had to mourn his daughter's death when a car accident tragically took her life. His family now finds themselves in a similar situation all over again, as he was recently killed in a motorcycle accident.The crash happened...

Motorcycle fatalities have been trending downward on a national level. Between the years 2013 and 2014, the statistics saw a 2 percent dip. This isn't a huge change, but it is moving in the right direction.This is big because it's not something that happens often....

July may simply be the best time to head out on the open road. Of course, June and August are prime time for motorcycling, too, but there's just something about the heat and the light in July that make riding feel like freedom.The popularity of motorcycling is growing...

Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous at times. In fact, operating a motorcycle is often more dangerous than operating other types of vehicles due to the riders being more exposed. This can result in a higher chance of injury and death for a motorcyclist...

Parents who have teenagers are often worried about the safety of their children when they are driving on the road for the first time. However, many parents are even more worried about having their children ride a motorcycle for the first time. A motorcycle accident...

Lawmakers typically propose legislation designed to promote safety on the nation's roadways. However, what laws actually increase safety is not exactly straightforward, in Illinois or in any other state. One recent proposal made by federal lawmakers is aimed at...