As the weather warms up, more and more people will head out onto the roads on their motorcycles. There is a lot to be said for feeling the wind against your body and having the freedom of movement that a motorcycle provides. However, they are also less protective. As...
Common motorcycle accidents caused by negligence
Cruising on a motorcycle is a popular activity for many Aurora, Illinois, residents. It is fun and exciting and even relaxing in some situations. Unfortunately, having so little protection when riding a bike can result in devastating injury when motorcycle accidents...
Physical discomfort and a lack of motorcycle helmets
It's not hard to see how a motorcycle helmet goes a long way toward keeping you safe. If you crash your bike -- something you may not control when another driver makes a mistake -- that helmet is your only protection against serious head injuries. As clear as this is,...
Are motorcycles safer than full-size vehicles?
When deciding if you should buy a motorcycle or not, safety is your main focus. You know this sounds like a fun, engaging means of transportation, but is it more dangerous than driving a car? Or is it actually safer? Experts have been debating it for a long time, and...
More young people may turn to motorcycles
Often, motorcycles are portrayed as something that older individuals love, but which younger generations just do not care about. The statistics seem to back this up, as the average age for a motorcyclist is 47. It's not just that riders average out at 47 years old,...
Do drivers actually see motorcycles?
When a motorcycle accident happens, there is sometimes a fair amount of confusion. The driver of the car insists that they never saw the bike, sometimes assuming that the motorcyclist must have been speeding. The rider, on the other hand, insists that the driver...
Will your helmet protect you in a motorcycle accident?
Despite operator caution and skill, motorcycle accidents continue to plague many Illinois residents. The injuries suffered in these crashes are typically catastrophic or even fatal. Many law blogs focus on ways to avoid motorcycle accidents as well as legal steps to...
What is the right size for a beginner’s motorcycle?
You want to start riding a motorcycle, but you're not sure where to begin. What bike should you get? This is brand new for you, and you know there's going to be a learning curve. It's good that you're thinking over your options. Generally speaking, the safest option...
Yes, motorcycle helmets do help
If you're going out for a ride on your motorcycle, wear a helmet. It does make a difference. It does keep you safe. Is it perfect? Of course not. No safety system is. However, the statistics show that helmets are roughly 67% effective when looking at how they prevent...
How quickly does road rash heal?
In a motorcycle accident, road rash can be one of the most painful "minor" injuries you can suffer. It happens when your skin makes direct contact with the pavement and is scraped or torn at that spot. One of the biggest issues determining just how bad this will be is...
