Motorcycle Deaths On The Rise

James Sabatini — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:56:06 GMT

The number of motorcyclist deaths jumped in 2007. One out of every eight vehicle deaths on our roads invovled a motorcycle. Deaths of people in cars, trucks and on bicycles declined in 2007. The jump in motorcycle deaths is being blamed on multiple factors. One, certain states have eliminated the helmet law. Two, more people are riding motorcycles due to high gas prices. Three, middle age riders who may have stopped riding while they had young kids in the house are now getting on their bikes again and riding the bikes as if there still have the reflexes and skills of a 20 year old. With these statistics, be safe out on the road and wear a helmet.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by James Sabatini

Connecticut Motorcycle Accident - Helmet Law Review

James Sabatini — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:12:55 GMT

A 43-year-old motorcyclist who collided with a truck Tuesday afternoon on Route 159 is recovering at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. The collision occured at the Hickory Street intersection around 3:31 p.m. Tuesday in Suffield, Connecticut. The truck driver informed police that he stopped at the intersection anf thought that the road was clear. According to witnesses, the truck driver failed to obey the stop sign. The news reports have not dislcosed the nature and extent of the motorcyclist's injuries nor whether he was wearing a helmet. Connecticut does not have an universal helmet law for motorcycle riders. Helmets are only legally required under Connecticut law for riders 17 and younger. Here is a list of motorcycle helmet laws in each state.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by James Sabatini

Connecticut Personal Injury Blog - Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Deaths On The Rise

Connecticut Motorcycle Accident - Helmet Law Review