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Few experiences are more liberating than riding a motorcycle on the open road. On a warm, sunny Spring morning, with a light breeze and clear skies, there is no greater feeling. Motorcycle rides should be enjoyable experiences. However, that ideal is sometimes shattered due to the negligence of others on the road. In some ways, motorcyclists assume unique risks while...

Helmets save lives, especially for motorcyclists. As a Georgia motorcycle accident attorney will tell you, Georgia’s helmet laws are some of the strictest in the country. In fact, Georgia is one of only 19 states that require helmets at all times when you’re on your motorcycle. It’s easy to forget these laws the longer you ride. Violating them can potentially affect the outcome...

Motorcyclists are some of the most vulnerable drivers on the road because of their exposure to injury. At the same time, however, juries and insurance companies often have a bias against motorcyclists. This makes it difficult to recover damages after an accident, adding another hurdle to your claim. Who your attorney is will make a big difference in how you...

Any motorist can be seriously injured by negligent drivers. Motorcyclists, however, are significantly more at risk. Despite public safety campaigns to encourage drivers to be more cautious, major accidents involving motorcycles are all too frequent. In 2016, over 5,000 motorcyclists died in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you’re a motorcyclist who has been injured...

A motorcyclist is more likely to be seriously hurt or killed if he or she gets into an accident. Riders understand the risks they take, but they may not know what to do if they’re injured. They also may not know the rules of the road, and what ignoring them could mean to an accident case. If you’re a motorcyclist...