Many of us around St. Louis have seen large groups of bikes riding together. And many people have impressions or ideas that people who ride motorcycles are reckless, in general—I’ve been told that so many times. Motorcycle riding is like any other sport or pastime —it only takes a few…
Motorcycle season is here! Motorcycle season is upon us, and the number of motorcyclists will increase as the spring progresses. Looking out for motorcycles is one of our responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles. Motorcyclists have an individual responsibility to ride safely, including wearing bright, reflective clothing and wearing a…
A recent report by the Government Accountability Office claims that motorcycle accidents in the United States cost society a collective $16 billion in 2010. This figure attempts to measure all the direct costs, including such things as medical expenses, legal fees, emergency services, and loss of productivity. HOWEVER, the GAO…
It appeared that area law enforcement did not want repeat tragedies of the 2011 Streetfighterz Ride of Century Motorcycle Ride. Police said that around 2,500 motorcyclists participated, and of those, 63 were issued citations. Nineteen individuals were arrested, including two drug arrests and one person on an outstanding warrant. Eighteen…
The moment you are struck by another car can be incredibly hectic. Is everyone ok? How much damage is there? Should we move the cars out of traffic? With all of these things and more running through your head at once, it can be very hard to get organized and…
I’m a little biased. I work with families of motorcycle crashes daily, and I am struck by the horror of the deaths and serious injuries to victims of motorcycle crashes. So, I remain ever curious, what data/research supports my feeling and support of helmet regulations for motorcyclists? I consulted the…
When a drunk driver injures a person, the injured person has the right to pursue a claim for negligence against the driver. In addition to a negligence claim, the injured person may have what is called a Dram Shop cause of action. Dram Shop is a legal term in the…
All-Terrain Vehicles have become increasingly popular since they were first introduced over forty years ago, partly due to the freedom and feel of danger that comes with riding an open-air vehicle. While riding ATVs can be very exhilarating and fun, serious accidents occur with far too much regularity. Many experts…
Children make up a disproportionate number of all-terrain vehicle injuries for various reasons, such as lack of adult supervision, failure to wear a helmet, and riding a vehicle that is too large for the child. With the increase in ATV popularity, there has been a growing concern over the risks…
Summer is motorcycle season. Motorcycles account for only 1% of miles driven in the U.S., yet they make up 15% of traffic deaths. Since 2004, over 4,000 people have died every year up to 2014 in motorcycle crashes. In 2007 and 2008, deaths exceeded 5,000 per year according to the…
