Riding a motorcycle requires more focus, attention, and yes, skill, than driving a passenger vehicle. Although driving cars, trucks, and SUVs also requires experience and skill to do so safely, passenger vehicles are firmly planted on the ground and are in no danger of tipping over (in most situations). But motorcycles must be constantly kept […]

The numbers don’t lie: motorcyclists are 29 times more likely to die in a crash than people in passenger vehicles, and riders have an 80% chance of suffering an injury or dying in accidents. The best way for riders to reduce their risks is to wear full riding gear. That means a full-face helmet, thick […]

Although many motorcycles you see on Oklahoma’s roads are carrying just a single rider, most are designed to carry a passenger. Riding with a passenger can bring a new element of fun to traveling on a motorcycle, but it also doubles the danger and creates new challenges for avoiding a crash. With another person on […]

Many obstacles stand in the way of compensation for motorcycle accident victims. Some of those obstacles are real, and some are imagined. When it comes to the second of the two, being partially at fault is among the most common. Many motorcyclists are already reluctant to file compensation claims, and if they were cited for […]

When it comes to great fuel efficiency, fast acceleration, responsive handling, and overall “cool” factor, it’s hard to beat a motorcycle. But riding a motorcycle is fraught with danger. Unlike passenger vehicles, motorcycles have no safety features, and it’s up to riders to protect themselves with helmets, jackets, pants, gloves, and boots. To make matters […]

When you ride your motorcycle on Oklahoma’s roadways, you need to be focused, attentive, and always ready to react at a moment’s notice. Motorcyclists are significantly more likely to be injured and killed in accidents than people in passenger vehicles (often because of other drivers’ negligence), so avoiding crashes by focusing on safety should be […]

If you’re a motorcyclist, you’ve likely been itching to get your bike out of storage after the long winter. Spring and early summer are perfect times to ride, especially in the mornings and evenings. But if you’re riding your motorcycle for the first time in a while, it’s important to remember that it needs a […]

Riding a motorcycle comes with a certain amount of risk. Of course, the same can be said of any vehicle type, but bikers know that there’s a high level of skill and attention required of motorcyclists to navigate traffic and the challenges of the road. One of the biggest risks facing motorcyclists is non-motorcyclists. Other […]

The injuries associated with motorcycle accidents are usually severe. But trying to get compensation for medical expenses and lost wages can be difficult, even when it’s clear the rider wasn’t at fault for a crash. That’s because insurance companies are often unfairly biased against motorcyclists, and they frequently assume that riders caused or contributed to […]

If you’re a motorcyclist, you know there’s no better feeling than riding on the open road. But as freeing as it is to cruise down Oklahoma’s roads on your motorcycle, it can also be extremely dangerous. In fact, recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that motorcyclists are roughly 27 times as […]