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August 17, 2023
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get Into Accidents?
It keeps getting worse in Texas for motorcyclists. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, 562 motorcycle riders were killed in crashes in 2022. That’s an increase of 8% over the prior year. Texas is also a leading state in the U.S. when it comes to motorcycle injuries and fatalities, so people on motorcycles are more vulnerable on Texas roadways. Drivers of other vehicles need to take additional care at intersections, wh...
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April 20, 2023
Why Do Motorcyclists Flip Their Plates Backward?
Have you ever been behind a motorcyclist who has flipped their rear plate so that you can’t see it? You may not have thought anything of it, but in all 50 states, it is illegal to drive without a valid rear plate. That means it also must be visible. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law are here to provide you with information to make your ride both legal and safe. What are the License Plate Requirements under T...
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March 9, 2023
Why Do Rally Drivers Drift?
Lane change accidents are not uncommon. When they happen to motorcycles, though, they can be far more serious than when they happen to passenger vehicles. A lane change accident is when a driver does not check his or her blind spot and ends up driving into another vehicle in some way, shape, or form. Why Do Motorcycle Lane Change Accidents Happen Did you know motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die in a collision than people in c...
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February 9, 2023
Skin Grafting After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries, especially if the rider is not wearing protective gear on their body. Even collisions that occur at low speeds can be dangerous, and riders might need medical treatment and help from a motorcycle accident attorney to determine their legal rights. When a rider is involved in a collision with another vehicle and is thrown from their motorcycle, injuries that end up requiring medical treatme...
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December 21, 2022
Texas Motorcycle Laws
When a motorcycle accident happens, cyclists are at a severe disadvantage. This is because, unlike the occupants of cars and trucks, cyclists do not have a thick metal shell surrounding them in a crash. When a cyclist becomes involved in an accident, they are directly exposed to their surrounding environment and are more likely to suffer serious injuries than car and truck occupants. This is especially true if the accident happens at a high rate...
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September 16, 2022
Mistakes to Avoid After a San Antonio Motorcycle Collision
Mistakes After Motorcycle Collision After a motorcycle crash, you are likely dealing with injuries, financial concerns, and other stresses. Your life may be completely disrupted, and you might wonder what steps you can take to protect your future. There are important things you should do - and not do - following a motorcycle accident to help your situation. Always consult with a motorcycle accident lawyer in San Antonio, and keep reading f...
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May 6, 2020
Motorcycle Accidents: Facts to Know
Motorcycle Accidents: Facts to Know. What thoughts enter your head whenever your grown child or teenage grandchild excitedly announces, “I’m going to buy a motorcycle”? Immediately visions of horrific accidents pop up in your mind accompanied by frantic ideas of how to talk them out of doing that. Panic and fear set in. Then the battle of the hearts and minds begins. Here are some motorcycle accidents facts to share with your loved one. ...
