Five Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

While riding a motorcycle can be a liberating and thrilling experience, it also comes with its own set of dangers. As a motorcyclist, just as other drivers have a responsibility to be mindful of you on the road, you have the responsibility of being aware of potential hazards. Motorcycle accidents can be severe if they […]

Many people may envy actor George Clooney for his successful career, good looks, and lovely wife. But, just because someone seems to have it all doesn’t mean he’s immune to danger. The Ocean’s Eleven star was recently involved in a serious motor scooter accident in Sardinia, Italy, where he is filming a miniseries based on […]

In the eyes of the insurance world, there are few activities more dangerous than riding a motorcycle. While there are some unsafe operators out there, the vast majority of motorcycle riders are both law-abiding and safety-conscious. In the right hands, motorcycles are quite safe. Unfortunately, every rider must pay the price for the reckless few.

The recent death of a 31-year-old San Diego man in a motorcycle crash has brought attention to the practice known as lane splitting. In this particular instance, the motorcyclist was driving in between lanes of traffic when he collided with the back of an SUV. The impact caused him to veer into the center divider, […]

“All the time. I do it all the time. Every chance I get,” said Terry, from Balboa Park. “I’ve been doing it for years. I’ve never had a problem,” said Jim, from Clairemont. “It’s fast. It feels good,” said R.J., from Mission Beach.

There’s a reason so many people are afraid of motorcycles. When a person is driving them, they’re at a much greater risk for injuries and accidents than any other motorist on the road. Even with helmets and protective clothing, motorcyclists aren’t enclosed in a solid steel frame, and there’s nothing between them and other vehicles, […]

In early March 2016, a 24-year old man was riding home from a haircut appointment on Chula Vista Road. The young man was an Army veteran attending school at Southwestern College. Around 11 a.m. on a weekday morning, the man was involved in a severe motorcycle accident. As reported by local news outlets, the veteran was found […]

Motorcycle accidents are not more common than car accidents, but they do more often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Motorcycles don’t have seat belts, airbags, or a metal frame of protection around riders. Therefore, motorcyclists are more vulnerable and tend to suffer serious injuries such as bone fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and fatal internal […]

If you’ve ever owned a motorcycle, you know one thing for sure – you feel cool. It’s the nature of the beast. Riding around on two wheels, wind in your hair. How could you not feel like the toughest guy or gal around? Unfortunately, feeling tough doesn’t mean you are. Motorcycle accidents can knock even […]

Now more than ever, residents of Carlsbad are commuting to work and enjoying the beautiful coastline on motorcycles. It is exhilarating and cost-efficient to ride a motorcycle in Carlsbad, but it can also be extremely dangerous. Motorcycles provide no protection for riders, and they are less stable and visible than cars. Therefore, it is common […]