Motorcycle Accidents
Changes to motorcycle helmet laws make sense
Individuals who travel on motorcycles are 30 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle crash than those who travel by car. This statistic, provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, is a major reason why many...
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Motorcycle accident claim results in $300,000 settlement
Most motorcyclist enthusiasts acknowledge there are many dangers and risks associated with riding a motorcycle. Oftentimes motorcycle accidents result when drivers of cars and trucks are not paying attention and fail to see a motorcycle. Some motorcycle accidents, however, do...
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Union Township motorcycle accident results in injury
A motorcyclist, traveling on West State Street at Wilson Road collided with an SUV. The motorcyclist tried to stop, leaving 120 feet of skid marks, as he tried to avoid striking the vehicle. The 62-year old SUV driver told police...
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Police investigate deadly accident, urge caution for motorcyclists
There may have been a third car involved in an accident that claimed the life of a local motorcycle rider. The accident occurred on the Ohio-West Virginia border last week, and has been under investigation since then.On the 17th Street...
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Pennsylvania woman injured after crash involving scooter and car
Last weekend a motor vehicle accident involving a car and a scooter occurred in a community outside of Pittsburgh. Perhaps not surprisingly, the woman who was riding the scooter was injured in the incident. As a result of her injuries...
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Father and young son killed in motorcycle accident
Across the country and in states like Ohio, motorcyclists often enjoy riding their cycles well into the fall months. The thrill and joy derived from hitting the open road on a motorcycle is something that one 40-year-old father enjoyed sharing...
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Safety campaign credited for decrease in motorcycle accidents
When a motorcyclist is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the likelihood they will suffer serious injuries is great. The summer of 2011 was a particularly dangerous time for motorcyclists around Ohio with a record number of fatal motor cycle...
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Collision between bus and motorcycle results in serious injuries
A motorcyclist was injured this past weekend when he rode into the side of an Amtran bus. The incident occurred just before 1:00 p.m. on Juniata Gap Road. Though the 24-year-old was wearing a half helmet (also known as a...
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Pittsburgh accident involving motorcycle sends 1 to hospital
Pittsburgh's rush hour was made even more complicated one morning last week when a motor vehicle accident occurred on West Carson Street. In addition to blocking a portion of the street, the incident also resulted in serious injuries. The traffic...
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Concerns grow over spike in Ohio motorcycle fatalities
More than 410,000 motorcycles are registered within the state of Ohio. This makes Ohio fifth out of 50 states for ridership. While traditionally a haven for motorcyclists, many riders around the state are questioning their safety after an increase in...
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Crash injuries claim police officer’s life in Westmoreland County
There are many different things that cause motor vehicle accidents. While most accidents we discuss on this blog are due to actions taken by drivers, there are things that cause accidents that are not the fault of drivers. This is...
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Wynonna Judd’s husband, drummer injured in motorcycle accident
Many individuals throughout the state of Pennsylvania enjoy taking to the road on their motorcycles. This is true, despite the well known potential dangers associated with the motor vehicle. The serious injury recently suffered by the husband of Wynonna Judd...
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