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It can happen in the blink of an eye: one second, you’re sitting at a light, waiting for it to turn green, and the next second you’re colliding with the pavement. A distracted driver hit you. Now you’re confused, frightened, and potentially injured. A rear-end collision can result in serious injuries for a motorcycle rider…

In recent years there has been a significant increase in motorcycle accident fatalities and injuries among riders, particularly those 40 years and older. Older motorcyclists are more likely to sustain higher rates of chest injuries and multiple rib fractures. They are also more likely to ride motorcycles with larger engines (which may increase the risk…

Due to their small size, motorcycle riders are often missed or hidden in drivers’ blind spots. Drivers who are distracted or not paying attention may pull out in front of a motorcyclist or crash into them while merging into another lane. A motorcyclist’s legs are particularly vulnerable in a crash. The leg often bears the…

  Road rash is a common term for painful skin abrasions, scrapes, or surface burns. A road rash injury may also be referred to as a “raspberry” or “strawberry.” When bare skin impacts a hard surface like asphalt or concrete, it can tear. The affected area will appear raw, red, and may bleed. Such injuries…

In the aftermath of a motorcycle crash, you probably feel disoriented or frustrated. The best thing you can do after suffering an injury caused by a car or another rider is to consult with a motorcycle accident attorney. Here are some quick tips to get you started in the right direction: Call 911 or the…

While riding a motorcycle is statistically safer, riders who are involved in crashes are far more likely to sustain severe, life-threatening injuries than drivers of passenger vehicles. Motorcycle crashes don’t happen often, but when they do, they often leave riders with severe, long-lasting injuries. A crash can also damage or total a motorcycle, creating additional…

There's nothing quite like the thrill of riding a motorcycle on an open road on a bright, sunny day. But with great reward comes great risk. Over 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the rider. In 2018, 264 motorcyclists were killed in traffic collisions here in Georgia. But while most…

Those who enjoy the freedom of the open road can often be seen cruising on their motorcycles throughout greater-Atlanta. It's unfortunate that many drivers of passenger cars fail to see motorcyclists or show any regard for them. Driving distracted, aggressive, impaired, or tired are all habits that put motorcyclists at risk of being injured or…