Driving a motorcycle is a lot of fun, so it is only natural you would want to share the joy with a friend or partner. However, operating a motorcycle with a passenger on the back is different than riding solo. You must understand how to safely ride with a passenger...
Motorcycle Accidents
How can motorcyclists stay safe on the road?
Motorcycles offer an exhilarating transportation experience that many people prefer over a car or truck. In an accident, however, motorcyclists usually experience far more severe injuries and serious consequences than drivers or passengers in a motor vehicle. While it...
What are some statistics on motorcycle accidents?
If you are a motorcycle rider, you might wonder how motorcycle crashes are most likely to happen. Because motorcycles are smaller compared to other vehicles, they are at special risk of getting into accidents on the road. How and when motorcycle crashes occur may...
What should I wear to stay safe on a motorcycle?
It is no surprise that thousands of people across the United States and the world come to California to motorcycle on our beautiful roads. The nature that we get to enjoy here at home is spectacular, and if you like to take to the road yourself on two wheels, well,...
How can you stay safe on a motorcycle?
To be a motorcycle enthusiast is a rewarding hobby. When you live in California, there are few better places to take up motorcycling. Whether you are a seasoned rider or someone new, it is crucial that you stay safe on the roads. The National Safety Council reports...
Causes of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
Those who love to ride often say there are few things that compare to the feeling of traveling the open road on a motorcycle. With proper training and precautions, many motorcyclists are able to enjoy the freedom of riding, while avoiding the inherent risk of...
Motorcycle Accidents and Distracted Driving or Inattention
In California and throughout the country, distracted driving is a major problem. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 80 percent of accidents involve distracted driving. Distracted driving is not only a threat to the...
Lane Splitting Motorcycle Accidents: Potential Dangers on the Road
Motorcyclists are often the most vulnerable people on the road. Based on 2014 crash statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists were 27 times more likely to be involved in a fatal collision than other vehicles. One...
Common Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
The lawyers of Sumner Law know that major auto accidents can have serious consequences. That's especially true of motorcycle accidents and collisions. That's why our East Bay attorneys take these kinds of crashes so seriously. We work with accident victims, their...