Motorcycle helmets are one of the keys of safety for anyone who is going to get on one of these vehicles. It isn't enough to just have a helmet on. Instead, you have to make sure that you have one that is safe and can keep you protected if you are in an accident. What...
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Motorcycle Accidents
What if I did not wear a helmet in my motorcycle crash?
The state of Connecticut requires motorcyclists to wear an approved helmet by law. This means that motorcyclists can be ticketed if they are found in violation of helmet laws. It also means that motorcyclists could lose certain rights in personal injury claims...
What are the worst dangers faced by motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists are clearly at a disadvantage from a safety perspective when compared to normal automobile drivers. Some of these dangers are obvious and some of them are not. In this article, we will take a look at some of the worst dangers faced by motorcycle drivers...
Damages can vary in motorcycle accident injury cases
When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, it is often just assumed that the motorcyclist was doing something unsafe that caused the accident. In the majority of motorcycle accident cases, the other driver was the one who caused the accident. Sadly, a lot of...
What should a motorcyclist do to prepare for winter riding?
Should you be riding your motorcycle in the winter months? For many motorcyclists in Connecticut, winter is the time to put the cover on the motorcycle, winterize your fuel and set aside your hobby until the warmer months. For others, though, the riding season never...
Motorcycle crash risk increased by manufacturers’ underreporting
Did you know that your motorcycle manufacturer is required to submit documentation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? All too many motorcycle accidents are caused by manufacturers who fail to honor safety requirements promulgated by the federal...
How to lower risk of injury in a Connecticut motorcycle accident
How do you prepare for a ride on your motorcycle? Many a motorcycle accident victim has been caught without the appropriate safety gear and training, making the consequences of a crash more severe than it might have been otherwise. Taking the right precautions before...
Motorcycle fatality rates drop precipitously with helmet use
What is your opinion about motorcycle helmets? Are they bulky and uncomfortable -- or necessary for personal safety? As a motorcyclist, you might not believe that only 19 states and the District of Columbia currently have universal helmet laws for all motorcycle...
Motorcyclist remains in hospital after hit and run accident
A man is in critical condition after his motorcycle was involved in a hit and run accident that has left him in the hospital. The accident occurred on June 7 around 11:20 p.m. Police believe that the driver of a dark colored Mazda 3 was responsible for the crash....
Injured motorcyclists deserve compensation
Autumn is a wonderful time to ride motorcycles in Connecticut, taking the back roads to get an up-close view of the changing foliage. But unfortunately, other leaf-peepers in four-wheeled vehicles are often too involved in checking out the turning leaves and fail to...