Fitchburg law enforcement officers reported that a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash that occurred last month. While this crash involved only a single motorcycle, motorcycle accidents involving other motor vehicles continue to occur across Wisconsin and the nation, especially during the warmer summer months. All too often, motorcyclists…
Category: Motorcycle Accidents
Watch Out for Motorcycles on Wisconsin Roads
Motorcycle accidents are all too common on Wisconsin roadways, particularly during the summer months when riders are more apt to use their motorcycles for commuting, running errands, and taking vacations. Unfortunately, the unique nature of a motorcycle in terms of its size, structure, and lack of safety features, makes its…
Be Aware of Motorcycles as Summer Weather Arrives
After the snow, ice, and cold weather of winter, motorcyclists can’t wait to get on the roads when summer weather hits. Given this guaranteed increase of motorcycles on Wisconsin roadways at this time of year, both motorcyclists and drivers of other vehicles should take time to review some basic safety…
Myths About Motorcycle Helmet Safety
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), members of the public often give different reasons for not wearing motorcycle helmets. However, many of these reasons are myths. If the public had more information about how motorcycle helmets can help protect motorcyclists in the event of an accident, riders…
Safety Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
There are a number of factors that make a motorcycle accident much more likely. According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, failing to control a motorcycle, speeding, inattentive driving, alcohol usage, and drowsiness are the most common factors that lead to motorcycle accidents. Since motorcycle riders lack the protective framework…