A motorcycle skids across the pavement after a sudden impact at a Denver intersection. Traffic stops, sirens approach, and the rider lies injured. In the moments after a crash, one question surfaces quickly: Will not wearing a helmet affect the injury claim? Motorcycle crashes remain a serious motorcycle safety issue across Colorado. According to the…
According to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey, motorcycle helmet use is increasing, with the number of riders using DOT-approved helmets up 9.5% from 2013-2023. However, helmets are still a central issue in many motorcycle accident cases. After a motorcycle accident, injured riders expect the focus to be on medical treatment and recovery. Instead, many…
To say Coloradans love motorcycles would be an understatement. According to Statista, Colorado had 180,183 registered motorcycles in 2022. That’s not surprising since the Centennial State is known for its picturesque roads, mountain passes, and open highways. That means you see bikers joining together for group rides or people taking their bikes to work almost…
Motorcycle accidents are typically fatal or result in severe injuries. We’re talking spinal cord injuries, head trauma, and loss of limbs. In fact, 165 motorcyclists were killed on Colorado roads in 2024. But motorcycle accidents can result in more than just physical injuries. The emotional impact of a bike crash, including PTSD, typically gets overlooked….
Motorcycle accidents are deadly, and they’re rising at an alarming rate in Colorado. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, since 2015, motorcycle deaths have risen 57%. When you think of motorcycle crashes, most people think of reckless drivers or dangerous road conditions. But there’s another factor that can cause serious injuries and often goes…
You can do everything right on a motorcycle — wear the gear, follow the law, ride defensively — and still get blamed when someone else causes a crash. That’s the reality many riders face after a motorcycle accident. People assume motorcyclists are reckless, fast, or careless. Insurance companies lean into those stereotypes to downplay claims…
