The most recent motorcycle accident statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration paint a grim picture. The number of motorcycle collisions that occur in the United States each year is on the rise as are the number of fatalities. It was reported that 4,612 motorcyclists died in 2011 in motorcycle accidents. This is a 2[ ... ]
Most people know that drunk driving is a dangerous decision and a serious problem throughout the U.S. Despite this awareness, however, many people don’t realize the sheer magnitude of the issue. Drunk driving statistics reveal that intoxicated drivers pose a serious threat to innocent motorists. The odds are that you or someone you love will one day be affected by an[ ... ]
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths due to motorcycle crashes reached an all-time-high in 2008, doubling between the years of 1999 and 2008. This and many other alarming motorcycle accident statistics show the high number of deaths and injuries these crashes have caused in the past and continue to cause each da[ ... ]
It should go without saying that anyone who has recently consumed drugs or alcohol should not get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, some irresponsible individuals opt to drive in spite of being under the influence. The consequences of DUI are often catastrophic, causing tens of thousands of deaths each year. In fact, approximately 30 Americans die each and ev[ ... ]
It should be no surprise that motorcyclists are at significantly greater risk for being hurt or killed in a traffic accident than those driving automobiles. Whether the fault lies with the motorcycle operator or with the driver of the other vehicle, tens of thousands of motorcyclists are involved in collisions that result in injury or death each and every year. What may surprise you, however, is the number of riders who continue to choose not to wear a helmet, despite t[ ... ]
Motorcycle accident facts Thousands of motorcyclists are injured or killed each year on the roads as a result of accidents. Whether you drive a motorcycle or simply drive on the roads with them, it is important to know some basic motorcycle accident facts . These facts about motorcycle accidents may also help you to adopt more stringent[ ... ]
Although popular media marketing and numerous educational platforms teach the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, many people are still the unfortunate victims of drunk driving accidents. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports that there are nearly 2,000 injuries and 70 deaths daily resulting from DUI accidents. Since the accidents can be financially, physically and psychologically devastating, it is important to seek the se[ ... ]
According to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, by motorists using hands-free devices may be more dangerous than previously thought. Despite the common misconception that it is relatively safe to use hands-free devices while driving, drivers who talk, text, or access social media sites by means of a hands-free device while driving drastically increase their risk of being involved in an accident. Based on this research, AAA is pushing car[ ... ]
For motorcycle enthusiasts, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of the wind in your face and the freedom of the open road. Navigating a motorcycle around other drivers, on the other hand, can be a very different type of thrill. Far too many drivers operate their cars while distracted and fail to notice the motorcycles sharing their road. As a result, auto/motorcycle accidents can occur and motorcycle riders are at particular risk for serious injury or even death. Th[ ... ]
Early on the morning of February 25th, 2013, a man drove his car through the front door of a restaurant in Boulder. A police spokeswoman reported that police found the man reclining in the driver’s seat of his car. According to police, he appeared disoriented and admitted to being under the influence of drugs. The man told police that he intended to alert the public of government conspiracies and did not intend to hurt himself or others. Fortunately, no one[ ... ]