Unfortunately, many drivers are unaware of how to keep motorcycle riders safe on the roadways and do not take the time to ensure they are safely sharing the roadway with motorcyclists. Legal protections are in place to help protect motorcycle accident victims injured...
Motorcycle Accidents
Winter motorcycle riding requires special considerations
Even though the colder months of the year are here, some motorcycle enthusiasts are going to still head out on their bikes. They must take steps to remain as safe as they can while they ride. Unfortunately, some drivers might mistakenly think that no motorcyclists are...
Your motorcycle helmet may not be as safe as you think
Most motorcycle enthusiasts recognize that a lot can go wrong on even short trips. Not only must you plan for sudden changes in weather and riding conditions, but you also must watch for distracted, careless or aggressive drivers. According to the Washington...
Is lane-splitting allowed in Washington?
Part of the thrill that comes with riding your motorcycle in and around Issaquah is the freedom that it provides. Traditional vehicles can often seem to restricting given the limitations that their size imposes. You, on the other hand, have the freedom to negotiate...
Driver fatigue and motorcycle collisions
Motorcycle accidents have many causes, whether they happen because someone driving a passenger vehicle was ignoring the speed limit or a motorcyclist was struggling to operate their motorcycle properly due to inexperience. Fatigue plays a major role in traffic...
Allergy season and the risk of a motorcycle crash
Riding a motorcycle can present many dangers during any time of the year, whether a motorcyclist encounters ice on the road during the colder months or congested traffic during a summer festival or popular event. However, many motorcyclists struggle with seasonal...
Motorcyclist fatalities are down, but is that good news?
Motorcyclist deaths fluctuate year by year, but a recent report indicates that fatalities were down in 2017 over the year before. That sounds like good news. However, there is another side to this statistic that is not so rosy. About the report The nonprofit Governors...
What can you do to prevent motorcycle accidents?
Motorcycle accidents, like the majority of car accidents, are preventable with awareness, vigilance, and proper precautions. Whether you ride a motorcycle in Washington or you simply want to do your part to protect two-wheeled motorists on the road, there are a few...
Common deadly threats for motorcyclists
Taking your motorcycle out for a spin can be fun and convenient, but it comes with some dangers. There are a lot of unique threats to the health and safety of motorcyclists. Motorcycles make up only 4 percent of all vehicles in Washington state but account for 14...
Keeping passengers safe on your motorcycle
When you take people out on your motorcycle to explore the beautiful scenery of Washington, you have the responsibility to protect them by driving safely, observing the rules of the road and taking precautions to make sure that you are not distracted while you are...