Blog: Motorcycle Accidents

How Negligent Drivers Cause Severe Motorcycle Accidents

Sep 17, 2021

Unlike passenger vehicle accidents, What is Negligence? Negligence is when a person owes a legal duty of care to someone else and behaves in a way that is negligent of that duty. A few examples of negligence may include: Distracted driving: Driving under the influence: Driving without proper training: Speeding: These are only a few examples of negligence. Negligence may be a mistake, but it can lead to a severe motorcycle...

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in the Summer

Aug 6, 2021

New Jersey sees an increase in Driver Negligence Drivers of both a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle can act in a way that is negligent, leading to a motorcycle accident. This may include things like: Failure to yield Speeding Failure to pay attention to road signs Distracted driving While negligence may not always be intentional, it’s important to remember that anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle owes a duty of...

Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

Jun 18, 2021

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Haddon Heights, NJ, call the personal injury lawyers at Andres, Berger & Tran for a consultation. Because of the lack of safety devices and a protective barrier, Consider these tips to prevent motorcycle accidents: Keep Your Motorcycle in Good Working Condition Ensuring that your motorcycle is working properly is an important step in ensuring your safety when riding. This means testing things like the brakes and lights. It...

Motorcyclists and Bicyclists: Tips for Helping Your Claim After an Accident

Sep 19, 2019

Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents When motorcyclists and bicyclists are injured in an accident with a car or truck, they are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. This is because, as opposed to occupants of four-wheel vehicles who have a metal structure to absorb the impact of the crash when it occurs, motorcyclists and bicyclists are unprotected on all sides and, consequently, their bodies typically absorb the impact when a crash occurs. With more...