4 common causes of motorcycle crashes
Even if you are careful on your motorcycle, other drivers may put you at risk. Passenger vehicle drivers often don’t see motorcyclists, or they overestimate the space between themselves and motorcycles. On the other hand, there is a lot that a motorcyclist can do to avoid common motorcycle accidents. In this article, you’ll learn about […]
Read MoreRecent motorcycle crash claims the life of a motorcyclist
As the warmer months arrive in Illinois, more and more residents will use motorcycles as a source of transportation. Motorcycles are economical and are a fun and enjoyable way to get around. However, traveling by motorcycle can also be incredibly dangerous, especially on crowded city streets. Since motorcycles have a smaller profile, they can sometimes be difficult for […]
Read MoreMay is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
There is a certain population of motorists in Illinois and elsewhere who seem to be forgotten by other drivers. Motorcyclists are often found out and about, yet they seem invisible to most people with whom they share the road. As May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, it seems an appropriate time to go over a […]
Read MoreInjured in a no-contact motorcycle accident?
Every day, drivers in Illinois fail to see or yield the right of way to motorcyclists. As a result, motorcyclists are forced to react quickly in order to avoid collisions. Unfortunately, sometimes, in their effort to do this, they crash and suffer injuries, all without ever coming in contact with other vehicles. If you were […]
Read MoreIllinois summertime nemesis for motorcyclists: “green ice”
Freshly cut grass that is left unbagged and instead strewn over lawns is encouraged by landscapers and conservationists. It acts as a fertilizer and is altogether healthy for yards and parkways across Illinois. The same obviously cannot be said for the practice when the grass hits pavement. When that occurs, the clippings instantly become imperiling […]
Read MoreMay is about awareness of motorcycle safety
April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Illinois and across the country. It was an appropriate month for the campaign, considering that driving tends to increase in the summer – particularly among teenagers who are out of school. Now that May is here, we mark another seasonally appropriate campaign: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The weather […]
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