Social media is a part of a daily routine for many people. Though these sites make it possible to connect with people all over the world, they’re also potentially damaging to someone trying to resolve a personal injury case. After a motorcycle wreck, riders who decide to seek compensation for…
Motorcycle accidents are often devastating. In addition to the likelihood of causing catastrophic head, brain, and spinal cord medical complications, serious crashes can also irritate old injuries, resulting in new or worsened pain from past physical trauma. Although injured motorcyclists can seek damages if their accidents were caused by a…
The skin is the body’s largest organ and, because motorcycles don’t offer exterior protection, riders are especially vulnerable to abrasion injuries when involved in an accident. Though severe scrapes might not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of organ damage, that’s exactly what they are. In…
After a motorcycle accident, an individual can face an unsure future as a result of injuries. One moment, he was riding down the road with the wind in his hair. In the next moment, he’s facing a long and grueling physical recovery and bombarded with unplanned medical debt. Georgia law…
Motorcycle accidents can leave individuals with catastrophic injuries, astronomical medical debt, and an uncertain physical and financial future. Though Georgia motorcyclists hurt in crashes caused by another person or company’s negligence can seek compensation for damages, there are a number of common mistakes which jeopardize their ability to collect a…
Due to decades of misleading television and movie portrayals, motorcycle riders are often seen as lawless, devil-may-care types who routinely endanger themselves and others. In fact, when thinking of motorcyclists, motorists are more likely to picture thoughtless young people or unruly gang members than upstanding members of the community who…
While motorcycles have the same rights and privileges as other vehicles on Georgia’s roads, you often wouldn’t know it from the actions of other drivers. Motorcycle safety is a significant concern, and each year more than 100 riders die from accident-related injuries in Georgia alone. In fact, since 2000, motorcycle…
Spring is almost here, which means that, with the warmer temperatures, there will be more motorcycles on the road. Before you gear up for your next ride, make sure you are wearing the proper gear. Protect Yourself You are required to complete the state’s Motorcycle Safety Program, but that isn’t…
Most states have laws that require motorcycle riders to wear safety helmets – and Georgia is one of them. Under Georgia Code 40-6-315, you are required to wear a safety helmet any time you are operating or riding a motorcycle. The helmet must also comply with all safety standards that…
It’s a father’s worst nightmare and frequent movie scene: a young man pulls up in front of the house on a motorcycle to take the daughter on a date. Sheer panic. Does she have a helmet? Is she dressed appropriately? Does this guy know what he’s doing? What if they…