Recent Posts in Motorcycle Accidents Category
Posted on May 1, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
While recent statistics are showing an improvement in fatal car accidents on the roads, the exact opposite response is being said for motorcyclists. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Riding a motorcycle can be a thrilling experience, one that is liberating and can give you truly the experience of freedom on the road. No other method of transportation can allow you to not be ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2013 By Whitley Law Firm
Motorcycles are an exciting and efficient way to travel around town and on the freeways when wanting to travel alone. This method offers more gas efficient traveling as you are only paying for the gas ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Attorney
It is no surprise that motorcyclists are susceptible to much greater risks than those who choose to drive a car or a truck. Not only are they afforded very little protection in the event of a ...
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Posted on Nov 14, 2012 By Raleigh Injury Attorney
On November 11, 2012, two women were killed when a motorcyclist plowed into two different groups of people that happened to be walking on a bike path in Amherst, New York. According to residents of ...
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Posted on Oct 22, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer
Whether for a leisurely activity or a practical means of transportation, a large number of people across the state of North Carolina choose to forego the use of a car and, instead, jump on the seat of ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2012 By Raleigh Personal Injury Lawyer
In the first case of its kind in the United States, a personal injury attorney in New Jersey has argued that any driver who is engaging in texting and driving should be held accountable for the ...
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Posted on May 18, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm
In Connelly Springs, a motorcyclist was airlifted to a nearby trauma center in North Carolina after being badly injured in an accident on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. According to reports, the collision ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2012 By Whitley Law Firm
A 21-year-old student at East Carolina University was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred in Greenville early Sunday morning around 3 a.m. Local officers came across the accident ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
In a recent analysis by AAA Carolinas, North Carolina was found to have had the eighth highest death rate in the nation when it comes to motorcycle accidents. In a report dating back to 2008, the ...
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Posted on Aug 21, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Nearly two decades after the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program has been enacted, many motorcycle riders and enthusiasts are continuing to take classes and get educated on motorcycle ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Late Friday night, a North Carolina man was charged in connection with causing the death of a motorcyclist on Highway 221. The victim was on a Honda motorcycle about eight miles north of Spartanburg ...
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Posted on Jul 22, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Last week, when Gladys resident Jessica Elliot opted to take N.C. 55 rather that Interstate 40, she never would have guessed that she would be saving the life of a Cary police officer. At one ...
Continue reading "Right Place at the Right Time: Local Nurse Saves Officer's Life" »
Posted on Jun 23, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Observing the posted speed limit isn't just the law, it could save your life. When a motorcyclist decided to ignore the speed limit in Henderson County, he lost his life in a tragic motorcycle ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
A young man lost his life in a motorcycle accident when he collided with another vehicle in Las Vegas. According to police reports the 24-year-old man was riding a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle on Decatur ...
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Posted on Feb 25, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
In Charlotte, news sources are saying that a former Gaston County sheriff's deputy and retired police officer finally took his first steps after three years of waiting. Awhile back, Kevin Ervin broke ...
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Posted on Feb 5, 2011 By Whitley Law Firm
Recently, paramedics from Carson City were asked to respond to a traffic accident that involved a motorcycle as well as a jeep. The motorcycle accident allegedly took place at East Nye and Carson ...
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Posted on Oct 16, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
A deadly hit and run accident involving a motorcycle and a truck has resulted in a search by Bridgeton authorities for two suspects that fled the scene. According to police, the motorcycle accident ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
In Johnston County, Fort Bragg officials have revealed the identity of a paratrooper who died during a motorcycle accident that took place this past weekend. According to officials, the victim was ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Whitley Law Firm
Anytime people are riding motorcycles, it is important that they practice general safety. It is a well-known fact that when motorcyclists engage in safe riding behavior, they can reduce their chances ...
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