The mid-May fatal accident between a semi-truck and motorcycle in Denver once again highlights the hazards that face motorcyclists while traveling on the road. A 37-year-old father of three died when his motorcycle collided with the big-rig truck on I-70. He was dead...
Motorcycle Accidents
3 ways helmets protect you on a motorcycle ride
While all areas of the body are susceptible to injury in a motorcycle accident, your head is one of the most at-risk body parts. In a 2016 survey, 63% of Colorado motorcyclists involved in fatal accidents were not wearing helmets.Here are just three ways helmets can...
Hit-and-run collision between pickup and motorcycle kills rider
Motorcyclists in Denver and throughout Colorado know they face major risks when they take to the roads. Still, they enjoy the activity and put their faith in other drivers adhering to the law and making certain they keep an eye on riders to ensure that everyone is...
Woman suffers catastrophic injuries and dies in motorcycle crash
The roads in Denver and throughout Colorado are dangerous for anyone who is using them in a vehicle or as a pedestrian. For motorcyclists, the risks are magnified. Not only is the weather a concern in the state, but there are constant dangers to navigate with other...
4 tips for avoiding an accident on your motorcycle
If you ride a motorcycle, safety should be one of your core priorities. According to the most recent data, bikers are 27 times more likely to die in an accident than occupants of passenger cars. You know that the consequences of another vehicle hitting...
Steps to take after a motorcycle hit-and-run
Motorcyclists have unique risks on roadways. Colorado is home to numerous motorcycle fatalities every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, including 125 in 2016 alone.Even though most motorcyclists involved in accidents do...
The brain may harbor a perception dangerous to motorcyclists
Following a car-motorcycle crash, the motorist who was at fault for the accident may insist that s/he did not see the motorcycle, inferring that it was too small an object.A university study indicates that this may have to do with how the brain interprets distances....
Motorcyclist killed when pickup truck driver runs stop light
Motorcyclists have a reputation as risk-takers, or even as outlaws. When motorcyclists are injured in traffic accidents, many people may assume they were somehow at fault. In fact, huge numbers of accidents in which motorcycle riders are injured are caused by the...
Motorcycle accidents alarm officials, lead to emphasis on motorcycle safety
As the summer turns to fall, many motorcyclists will be out on Denver area roadways. They want to enjoy the last few weeks of nice weather before they have to put their bikes away for the winter. Motorcyclists know all too well the dangers that they may encounter when...