When a person suffers serious, disabling injuries in an accident, it is imperative to know what the person at fault (the “tortfeasor”) was doing at the time of the accident. Typically, individual tortfeasors have limited insurance to fully compensate the more seriously injured victims for their medical bills, loss of earnings, and pain and suffering. […]
The most recent compilation of nationwide motorcycle collision statistics amassed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) paints an unflattering picture about motorcycle safety for the year 2012: Over 8.4 million motorcycles were registered nationwide, making up just three percent of all registered motor vehicles in the United States; 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in […]
Ah, the wonderful world of insurance. It has often been said that insurance is the one product you purchase that you hope you’ll never use. Think about it: If you suffer a loss (house fire, damage to property, accident causing major medical expenses, etc.), your insurance is designed to pay for your loss. If someone […]
As a bicyclist, I often find myself sharing the road with operators of motor vehicles. Even on those streets that have bicycle lanes, I have come to realize that riding a bicycle on our roads has become more dangerous, especially with the increasing use by motorists of cell phones. Too often, motorists engage in texting […]
