by Team West | Mar 11, 2019 | motorcycle wrecks
The state of Georgia requires all motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. Riders must not only wear helmets but they should meet national standards. Georgia helmet laws help save lives. Wearing a helmet is no guarantee you will avoid head injuries or death if you crash.... by Team West | Nov 6, 2018 | motorcycle wrecks
Riding a motorcycle can be hazardous in Georgia and elsewhere. For this reason, Georgia has a raft of motorcycle safety laws aimed at protecting riders. In some cases, these laws go above and beyond those car drivers must comply with. Georgia’s motorcycle helmet law... by Team West | Aug 13, 2018 | motorcycle wrecks
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable people on the roads of Georgia. When riders are involved in crashes, they often sustain more serious injuries than other drivers. Accidents involving motorcycle passengers also occur. Earlier this year, a motorcycle... by Team West | Jul 24, 2018 | cycling accidents, motorcycle wrecks
Every year, cyclist and motorcyclist deaths spike over the summer. When the weather improves, more people are out on the roads on two wheels. Sadly, other drivers often fail to notice them or give them space. May was designated National Motorcycle Safety Awareness... by Team West | Jul 18, 2018 | motorcycle wrecks
Fatal motorcycle accidents are on the rise in Georgia. It’s an alarming statistic that raises many questions. According to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, there were 208 motorcyclist deaths in 2017. The figure which is based on preliminary data... by Team West | May 14, 2018 | motorcycle wrecks
If driver or rider is harmed by a defect in a vehicle, a manufacturer may be held responsible. In a recent case in Georgia, a jury found Suzuki Motor Corp. and its American subsidiary liable for a motorcycle crash that shattered a Georgia man’s spine. The jury in...