Motorcyclists in Connecticut no doubt enjoy the feeling of freedom experienced when riding their bikes on the state's roads and highways. With that enjoyment, however, also comes the realization that they often must be extra vigilant in avoiding collisions with other...
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Motorcycle Accidents
Drivers can make the road safer for motorcycles
To a rider with training and experience, motorcycles are not as dangerous as some people claim. However, passenger vehicle drivers are dangerous, and they are often the ones who put riders at risk. No driver wants to hit a motorcycle, so why does it happen so often?...
How does drinking affect motorcycle riders?
Many choose to ride motorcycles for the freedom and versatility they offer as compared to four-wheeled vehicles. Unfortunately, however, collisions involving motorcyclists and other autos occur all too often, commonly leaving riders with serious or fatal injuries....
When should you ride a motorcycle after a crash?
Dealing with your motorcycle crash is unlikely to be easy. If you were fortunate enough to avoid serious injury from your accident, you may want to return to riding someday. At the same time, the emotional trauma of the event might give you pause. You may wonder when...
Road trips and the likelihood of a motorcycle accident
Many motorcyclists enjoy going on long trips to another part of the state or even across the country. Riding a motorcycle is often very freeing and this is especially true when it comes to road trips. However, alongside a sense of adventure and the formation of great...
What makes highway driving dangerous for motorcyclists?
Connecticut motorcyclists often face higher risks than other drivers. This is the nature of a motorcycle, which offers less protection than a covered vehicle. Because of these issues, many motorcyclists face even more danger on the highway. First, speeds on the...
Watch Out for Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Accident
When a motorist injures you in a motorcycle accident, you may hope for the best and believe that his or her insurance company will treat you fairly. They may even show a lot of sympathy for your condition. But you should be very careful about talking with them and...
5 tips for winter motorcycle safety
Many New Englander motorcyclists decide to hang it up in the fall and put their bikes in storage for the cold winter months. They eschew the snow, ice and cold and opt for more comfortable forms of transportation. And sometimes, this is the smart move. But other...
What does state law say about motorcycle traffic lane use?
Motorcycle accidents can be traumatic affairs, and the last thing injured cyclists need to be told is that the collision was their fault for violating traffic laws. A credible argument that a motorcyclist was not observing the rules of the road can deprive the injured...
Other drivers are a primary hazard for motorcyclists
Motorcyclists don't have the protections of the frame of a vehicle to help protect them in a crash. This means that they will feel the raw impact of the wreck, which can lead to very serious injuries. Many motorcyclists count on other drivers to help them remain safe...
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