Motorcycle Accidents

Owning a motorcycle can be an incredible amount of fun, but it also comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. Just like any other vehicle, motorcycles must be adequately maintained in order to ensure safety on the roadway. A poorly maintained motorcycle isn’t just a safety hazard for the motorcycle rider. It is a safety... read more

Motorcycle accidents are often devastating for riders and their passengers. Still, there are different types of accidents that can occur. Two types that may be relatively unknown outside of motorcycle circles are called “highside” and “lowside” accidents. Both deal with losing control of the bike, but they differ on the initial mechanism of the incident,... read more

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, recently released a report stating that traffic fatalities in the United States increased significantly from 2019 to 2020. This is despite the COVID-19 pandemic and presumably less drivers on the road during 2020. A large portion of the increase... read more

Riding on a motorcycle through Georgia can be an exhilarating experience, particularly when the weather is nice. However, motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries for both residents and visitors to Georgia alike. Here, we want to discuss some tips to help all motorcyclists in Georgia avoid the most common causes of these accidents. We... read more

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries for operators and passengers. However, studies have shown that motorcyclists who wear a helmet are much more likely to sustain less severe head and brain injuries if a crash occurs. Unlike other states that only require that motorcyclists wear helmets if they are under a certain age, Georgia... read more

The last thing anybody expects is that they will be involved in an accident on the roadway. Unfortunately, rear-end accidents are not uncommon throughout the state of Georgia. While most people are quick to write off rear-end accidents as seemingly minor, the reality is that these incidents can lead to severe injuries and significant property... read more

We have all been in a situation where another driver recklessly changes lanes or starts merging without using their turn signal. Unfortunately, lane change accidents are not uncommon, and they regularly cause severe injuries on the roadways throughout Georgia. Here, we want to discuss improper lane changes, what the law says about these actions, and... read more

There are plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts in Georgia. Staying safe is the priority of everyone on the roadway, but motorcyclists face more risks than those in passenger vehicles. There are two practices known in the motorcycle community that many people may not be aware of – lane filtering and lane splitting. Understanding what this is... read more