Category: Motorcycle Accidents

Distracted driving is an increasing problem in our society today. Each day in the United States 9 victims are killed and nearly 1,200 victims are injured in distracted driving accidents involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving increases the chances of a motor vehicle accident such as a motorcycle accident. In general, distracted...

Wrongful death options offer support to families following a fatal accident. A recent Maryland motorcycle crash claimed the lives of two people. One of the motorcycle accident victims was a local county fire lieutenant with the county fire department. The 63-year old victim had completed a shift as a fire dispatcher and is...

Even the safest motorcycle rider can, unfortunately, suffer serious injuries when a negligent or distracted driver collides with them. Far too many drivers fail to keep a lookout for motorcycles and fail to see them when they should. Failing to keep a proper lookout when driving could be considered negligence, and negligent...

Most motorcycle riders understand that they face a certain level of risk when they go out on the road. Two-wheeled vehicles are less stable than four-wheeled vehicles, and this can result in a greater likelihood of a rider losing control. Due to their size motorcycles are harder to see. And, when a 

Motorcyclists have as much right to use Maryland's roads and highways as anyone else. Unfortunately some drivers seem to forget this, and don't keep a lookout for motorcycles. All too often a distracted driver causes a motorcycle accident, with serious injuries or even death for the motorcyclist. The Motorcycle...

Did you know that if you lose your arm in a workplace accident in Maryland, you might qualify for over $300,000 in workers' compensation? ProPublica has created an interactive database that workers can use to compare the rates of compensation from state to state. In Maryland, workers are shown to receive compensation...

Across the country, including in Maryland, many accidents between motorcycles and other vehicles happen because drivers are not looking for these smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, motorcycle riders almost always suffer more than drivers, whether the result is a serious injury or death. Motorcyclists who survive accidents with serious injuries often face the additional...

Operating a motorcycle requires skill and experience because of the increased instability of a two-wheeled vehicle when compared to a passenger car or truck. Here in Maryland, motorcycle riders often take safety courses to better understand these unique challenges. Car drivers, on the other hand, should respect the presence of motorcyclists and...

Motorcycle accidents are common throughout the United States, including in Maryland. These accidents often cause catastrophic injuries as well as deaths. Riders must be both cautious and skilled enough to operate their motorcycles in dangerous conditions. Drivers of other motor vehicles, on the other hand, must be attentive to smaller vehicles on...

Motorcycles offer both convenience and a unique sense of freedom for motorcyclists but with added risks. In Maryland, motorcycle riders are familiar with the risks involved in riding or operating their motorcycles. Motorcycles are smaller compared with other vehicles and this is why these two-wheeled vehicles are easily damaged in collisions. Because...