Motorcycle collisions can result in severe consequences for riders. Therefore, motorcycle riders tend to be very proactive about their own safety. They buy specialty gear and invest heavily in motorcycle maintenance. They may also do their best to follow not just...
Motorcycle Accidents
FORT BRAGG COMMUNITY MOURNS RECENT ACCIDENT VICTIM
The North Carolina military community is mourning the recent loss of one of its own. A command sergeant major from Fort Bragg was an accident victim in a recent motorcycle crash. The 47-year-old veteran was the father of two and also leaves behind two...
Car speed a factor in North Carolina motorcycle accident
A tragedy occurred in North Carolina during a recent rain storm. The motorcycle accident involved an automobile and a cyclist. State troopers who responded to the scene indicated that certain factors appear to have led to the fatal crash. As a result, one life was...
Charges filed in North Carolina motorcycle accident
Those who operate motor vehicles are obligated to do so in the safest manner possible. The highways and byways of the United States are bustling, busy thoroughfares. Distracted driving, reckless driving or other acts of negligence often lead to roadway disaster. A...
Why is the U.S. DOT targeting motorcycle helmets?
Here in North Carolina, we've had a universal helmet law in place since 1968, meaning we've now seen generations of licensed motorcyclists come to not only accept, but appreciate how head protection can prevent serious and even fatal injuries in the event of an...
Motorcycle accidents common in spring
It's that time of year again -- the birds are returning, the flowers are in bloom and motorcycles are emerging once again on the highways of North Carolina. For many motorcycle riders, however, this annual rite of spring can result in a trip to the hospital or morgue...
Financial liability in North Carolina motorcycle accidents
North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful and motorcycle-friendly roads in the nation. Little can compare to the thrill of meandering through the Appalachian Mountains on curving scenic roadways on a Sunday afternoon. That said, motorcyclists face real...
An overview of risks associated with motorcycles
In 2009, there were 8 million motorcycles on roads in the U.S., and in 2012, that number rose to 8.5 million. Although motorcyclists get to enjoy many benefits that come with the form of transportation, there are multiple risks associated with driving a motorcycle...
North Carolina hit-and-run driver turns himself in
Police in North Carolina say that a driver they were seeking in connection with a serious traffic accident turned himself in on Nov. 17. The Nov. 8 crash left a 52-year-old motorcycle rider with critical injuries. The man is said to have told police that he fled the...
Safety tips to prevent motorcycle accidents
Here in North Carolina we still have a few months left in 2014 to enjoy some wind therapy on motorcycles. However, as always, it's important to stay as safe as possible when riding two-wheeled cycles on the highways.To prevent accidents and avoid having to pursue...