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Cycling in any city is risky, and with Long Island’s history of high accident rates and high speeding rates, it’s even more dangerous for bike riders in Long Island. Cyclists have the right to use the roads, but even the safest cyclist can still suffer injuries due to negligent drivers.Dooring or an open-door accident happens…
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Motorcycle riding is one of the most dangerous ways to get around on the highways. Everyone is bigger than you, has better built-in protection, and can’t always see you well. However, you do have what many see as an advantage: You can quickly slip from lane to lane in traffic.But that small size and maneuverability…
Continue ReadingAccording to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 13 out of every 100,000 cars are in fatal accidents. On the other hand, motorcycles have a fatality rate of 72 per 100,000. Motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a crash per mile traveled and five times more likely to suffer an injury.Wrongful Death…
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The two years of the pandemic have generally been good for traffic volumes that were far below average for most of the two years. As people begin to go back to offices, those numbers will undoubtedly continue to rise.However, even with the significantly lower traffic volumes of the past two years, traffic accidents of all…
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According to the National Motorcycle Institute, riding a motorcycle is approximately 25 times more dangerous than driving a car, mile for mile. Motorcycle enthusiasts argue that they are fun and fuel efficient. Although this may be true, the key to staying safe is to be prepared and avoid risks. Although every state has slightly different laws governing the…
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Throughout the month of May, Rosenberg & Gluck wants to call attention to the dangers and vulnerabilities motorcyclists face when riding on the road. Motorcycle crashes are one of the most prevalent causes of death and injury on Long Island roads. Motorcyclists are about 30 times more likely to die in a crash than drivers…
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Take a look at the evolution of motorcycle safety. A lot has changed in terms of motorcycle safety in order to protect bikers and others involved in a motorcycle accident.1928 – The classic American Perfecto motorcycle jacket invented by Irving Schott1935 – Hugh Cairns begins research that would lead to the development of the motorcycle crash…
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Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLPAll motor vehicle accidents have the potential of causing fatal injuries. However, motorcycle accidents are among the worst. For motorcyclists, the roads are dangerous—other drivers don’t see you, they make left turns in front of you and often violate your right of way. All of which can result in serious or…
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Goodyear and Dunlop Tires have settled a lawsuit which alleged that one of its tires suddenly deflated, causing personal injuries to the riders of a motorcycle. The settlement was for an undisclosed amount, but according to court filings by Goodyear, was based on a decision settle immediately, “rather than risk an adverse and substantial verdict…
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