More Maryland riders use GoPros and other helmet cameras every year. Those small devices do more than capture scenery on weekend rides. When a collision occurs, the footage can become some of the most important evidence in a motorcycle injury claim, especially in contested left-turn and rear-end crashes. Clear video…
Motorcycle crashes in Maryland can happen in an instant and often cause devastating injuries. Riders face unique risks on the road, from inattentive drivers to poorly maintained highways. When another motorist’s carelessness causes an accident, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and losses. The attorneys at…
Motorcycle accidents in Maryland often result in catastrophic injuries. Riders have far less protection than drivers in passenger vehicles, which means even minor crashes can lead to serious harm. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a motorcycle collision, it is important to understand how liability…
The issue of lane splitting comes up in a number of Maryland motorcycle accident cases. Lane splitting refers to motorcycles driving on the lines between lanes, which allows motorcycles to go in between two vehicles to pass them. According to Maryland’s Code of Transportation, a person operating a motorcycle cannot…
If you’ve spent much time on a motorcycle, you know that one of the most dangerous traffic situations for riders involves left-hand turns. While there is no data indicating the number of Maryland motorcycle accidents that involve left turns, the number is significant. While riders injured in a motorcycle collision…
From early childhood, people learn the importance of wearing helmets when riding a bicycle or motorcycle. While the risks of riding a motorcycle without a helmet are widely recognized, many people continue to ride motorcycles without an appropriate helmet. Although helmets cannot prevent a Maryland motorcycle accident, they can reduce…
Motorcyclists face the unfair stigma that they are reckless and aggressive drivers, which often leads to the conclusion that they are at fault after a Maryland motorcycle crash. In reality, most motorcyclists are generally safe drivers. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about one-half of…
A college student recently made headlines for inventing a helmet that may reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths that result from motorcycle accidents. According to a local news report, a 21-year-old student was inspired to design the helmet—called ConTekt—when his friend got into a motorcycle accident. After the…
Maryland motorcycle accidents occur in a split second, and most riders do not have time to react before an imminent collision. However, riders should always be prepared to lay the bike down if the need arises. Of course, laying down a motorcycle is a big decision that will result in…
As a general rule, anyone who has been injured in a Maryland motorcycle accident can bring a claim for compensation against the party that they believe to be responsible for causing the crash. If the motorcycle accident victim is successful, they may be able to recover compensation for their past…