SAFE DRIVING: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles Safely

Gayle Bragg - Claims Consultant

Gayle Bragg

Author: Gayle Bragg, Claims Consultant

May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. It’s that time of year when riders want to dust off their motorcycles and hit the open road.  As we begin the summer and many of us will be traveling on the road, we all need to realize the differences between motorcycles and cars.   No one wants to be involved in a collision. Thinking about safety while driving can help… [ read more ]


Helmet Safety

Helmet Safety

Helmet Safety

Helmets.  Many motorcyclists don’t like wearing them.  They’re heavy.  They may not fit right.  They interfere with the sense of freedom many bikers enjoy as they zip down the road on a beautiful day. However, like it or not, all motorcyclists should wear helmets when they’re riding.

According to organizations as diverse as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), wearing a helmet is the single most… [ read more ]


Summer Road Trip Safety

Claims Consultant Chris Cloude

Author: Chris Cloude

We are now well into summer and that means traveling to the beaches, mountains or your other favorite destination. Before you ever leave the driveway, however, there are several steps that you can take to make your trip safer. There are also steps you can take while driving that will ensure your safety.

  1. Plan your trip and go over your route prior to leaving home.

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Motorcycle Safety Tips: How to Avoid Accidents

Attorney R. Clayton Allen

Attorney R. Clayton Allen

Author: R. Clayton Allen, Esquire

Anyone who drives a motorcycle knows how dangerous it is out there on the roads and highways. Many of the cars, trucks and buses being driven are being operated by drowsy drivers, inattentive drivers, speeding drivers, aggressive drivers. And present economic conditions means that many vehicles on the road are poorly maintained or have defective equipment, including brakes, tires, and signal lights, which make the roads… [ read more ]


Motorcycle Safety Tips

Author: Elizabeth M. Allen

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Attorney Elizabeth M. Allen

Following these steps will help you protect yourself against a motorcycle accident

On the highway, motorcycles are “small fry”. They’re easy for autos and trucks to miss or disregard. Over the last decade, there has been an increase in serious and sometimes fatal injuries to motorcyclists. Consequently, responsible motorcyclists always stay alert to nearby vehicles and their surroundings. But that’s not enough if you want to take… [ read more ]


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