Accidents involving motorcycles are often quite serious, given the lack of protection that motorcycles afford their riders. When a motorcycle collides with a car, the rider usually fares much worse than the driver of the car does. For victims of motorcycle...
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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists who ride between lanes may actually be safer
Many New Jersey drivers have witnessed motorcyclists who drive between lanes of traffic, a practice known as lane splitting, and questioned how safe it is. Surprisingly, one study found that when motorcyclists are navigating a congested road, splitting lanes may...
What are some types of common motorcycle accident injuries?
If you ride a motorcycle in Monmouth County, safety is likely a very important issue for you. However, even if you take all the proper precautions and wear all of the appropriate protective gear, accidents still happen. In the event that you are involved in a crash...
Motorcycle accidents: Safety facts vs. fiction
There are many misconceptions that people have about the best ways for motorcycle riders to be safe on the road. At Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson & Covelli, we understand the importance of safety and how devastating the consequences of a motorcycle accident can...
Drunk motorcyclists pose a risk to all
While drinking and driving a car is a problem given much attention in our society, fewer people probably think about the dangers that drunk motorcycle riders pose on New Jersey roads. As they are depicted in popular culture, bikers are closely associated with rallies,...
Safety tips for group motorcycle riders
Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, flowers are blooming and many motorcyclists are getting their bikes out and hitting the open road. While some people prefer to ride alone, there are many groups in New Jersey that get together and ride as a team. Those...
What are the most common ways to be in a motorcycle crash?
In New Jersey and many other parts of the Northeast, the weather is beginning to warm up and motorcycle enthusiasts are dreaming of spring. Warmer weather comes with an influx of motorcyclists, and this in turn leads to serious crashes. If you are a biker, you should...
Are motorcycle helmets always effective at saving lives?
Motorcycles are a way of life for bikers in New Jersey and across the country. A quality motorcycle helmet is just one of the pieces of equipment that you need to keep you safe on the road. However, helmets and gear are not a guarantee of safety. The National Highway...
North Bergen motorcyclist hospitalized after being hit by car
The numbers of those killed in New Jersey motorcycle crashes have gone down over the past few years. According to the latest statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 56 motorcyclists lost their lives in crashes in New Jersey in 2013....
Common issues pertaining to motorcycle crashes you need to know
The attorneys at Escandon, Fernicola, Anderson & Covelli, LLP, have seen how the devastating results of motorcycle crashes affected numerous clients. Motorcycling is popular with people in New Jersey, as well as the rest of the country, but there are many risks...