With such beautiful views throughout all of Michigan, many people find it enjoyable to see the state using the most outdoorsy mode of transportation possible- on a motorcycle. While riding a motorcycle can be a great way to enjoy the fresh air while viewing every scene without a barrier, this source of transportation is amongst […]
Current helmet laws in Michigan state that motorcyclists are able to decide for themselves whether or not they want to wear a helmet when they ride, so long as certain conditions are met. These conditions are: Rider is at least 21 years old Rider has at least $20,000 in first-party medical benefits Rider has held […]
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious or life-threatening injuries. In many cases, death can be an immediate result or injuries may be so severe that the motorcyclist involved loses the battle to his / her injuries. No matter how it happens, it is never easy on family members who lose a loved one in a motorcycle […]
Michigan summers are some of the best around the country, so it’s no surprise that many Michigan residents own or desire to own a motorcycle. Although fun and exciting, motorcycles can also be very dangerous. In 2014, a total of 2,860 motorcycle accidents occurred. Of those accidents, 105 were fatal and 2,075 resulted in an […]
Michigan law now allows motorcyclists and their passengers to choose for themselves whether or not they would like to wear a helmet while riding. There are few restrictions, but the majority of riders do have free choice. For those who do wear helmets, it is important that you not only understand how to properly use […]
It’s spring time in Michigan and for many that means time to bring out the bike and enjoy riding. Motorists all over the state will begin to see more and more motorcycles out on our roads and highways. For this reason, our Goodman Acker P.C. motorcycle attorneys also thought this would be a good time to remind […]
Road rash, also called abrasions, happens when you fall or slide on a hard surface, such as a road or highway and the friction causes layers of your skin to rub off. Road rash injuries can be very painful and severe because of the fact that layers of the skin are removed and many nerve […]
Motorcyclists injured in an accident often suffer more severe and permanent injuries due to their vulnerability on the road and lack of protection of not being enclosed and shielded by metal like automobiles. However, even though injuries resulting after a motorcycle accident may be more severe and therefore requiring additional long term medical care and […]
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, eighty percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in serious injury. In addition, motorcyclists were nine times more likely to be injured in traffic collisions than occupants of vehicles. Since Michigan has passed weaker laws on helmet use (riders younger than 21 must wear helmets), injuries from accidents […]
According to a recent story in the Detroit Free Press, “since Michigan repealed its motorcycle helmet law in 2012, there has been roughly two dozen more deaths, scores of additional serious motorcycle accident injuries (estimate of 71 according to a report done by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute), and a huge increase in average […]
