Motorcycle Accidents
What Compensation Can I Seek for a Richmond Motorcycle Accident?
Richmond, Virginia, is an excellent place for motorcycle riding. While riding, you may see the Appalachian Mountains or the Atlantic coastline. With its beautiful scenery, you’ll surely enjoy any bike ride. However, increased motorcycle rides would lead to many motorcycle crashes. These collisions often involve passenger vehicles, trucks, or other motorcycles. What’s more? Richmond motorcycle…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Norfolk?
Riding a motorcycle gives the rider a sense of freedom with the wind blowing at them as they speed down a roadway. So, the two-wheeled drive is a fun ride until you get into a motorcycle accident. The latter is quite severe and can result in permanent injuries or death. Whether a motorcycle accident victim…
Read MoreVirginia Motorcycle Accident Statistics
Virginia is considered a motorcyclist-friendly state, considering its motorcycle crash statistics are lower compared to other states. However, it doesn’t mean that we should be complacent. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles continues to educate and encourage riders to ride safely and obey traffic rules, especially since a huge portion of motorcycle accidents in Virginia…
Read MoreHow Much Is My Motorcycle Accident Claim in Virginia?
The reason that most motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries, and sometimes, traffic fatalities, is the disparity between the sizes of the two vehicles involved in such crashes. Motorcycles are smaller and less protected from threats when compared with other vehicles. There are no airbags, no outer frames, and nothing else to minimize the impact…
Read MoreMost Common Virginia Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are among the most vulnerable users of roads, next to pedestrians. Their vehicle is not capable of offering them protection in case of an impact with another motor vehicle. Indeed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 4,985 riders lost their lives in a motorcycle crash across the US. In the state of…
Read MoreNews: Motorcyclist dies after hitting guardrail on I-64 in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A man was killed when his motorcycle crashed on Interstate 64 Sunday night, WAVY reports. Virginia State Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Brian Adam Moore of Newport News. According to investigators, he lost control of his motorcycle in the westbound lanes of I-64 east of the Atkinson overpass just before…
Read MoreCan Your Norfolk Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Get You Damages if You Weren’t Wearing Your Helmet?
What is the Motorcycle Law in Norfolk, Virginia? Like most other states, Virginia does require people on a motorcycle to wear helmets. They’re also required to wear goggles and face shields. This is true for both the driver and the passenger. There are exceptions. For example, if you’re riding a three-wheeler, you don’t need to wear…
Read MoreNews: Motorcycle rider critically injured in Norfolk accident
NORFOLK, VA – Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Norfolk that left a man critically injured, according to WAVY. The incident happened in the 7000 block of Azalea Garden Road Friday morning at about 1:30 a.m. According to Norfolk Police, the 24-year-old victim struck a curb and lost control of the motorcycle. He sustained…
Read MoreNews: Collision in James City County kills motorcyclist, passenger
JAMES CITY COUNTY, VA – Two people were killed in a collision involving a motorcycle and a truck in James City County Wednesday morning, 13 News Now reports. The accident occurred in the area of Virginia Route 30 and Barnes Road in Toano, shortly before 7 a.m. Investigators said a Chevy work truck driven by…
Read MoreNews: 81-year-old motorcyclist dies in collision with pickup on Route 360
KING AND QUEEN COUNTY, VA – A pickup truck driver was charged following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist last week, according to WWBT. The accident happened Wednesday in in the 13200 block of the Richmond-Tappahannock Highway (Route 360) at about 2:30 p.m. Virginia State Police say 81-year-old Ronald Caudell was riding a Honda GL1500SE…
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