Now that spring is upon us, drivers will see an increase in motorcycles on Ohio roads. Motorists need to watch for these smaller vehicles since accidents do happen and the riders are very vulnerable to injury.The good news is that safety innovations keep coming. Here...
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Motorcycle Helmets Found to Reduce Spinal Injuries
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Mar 14, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Although most motorcyclists would agree that helmets reduce the likelihood of skull fractures and brain injuries, few consider helmets effective at reducing back and spine injuries. In fact, some have theorized that helmets actually increase the likelihood of spine...
Why Don’t Deer Follow the Rules?
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Dec 28, 2017 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
Apparently, this is a question that actually gets asked a lot: "Why don't we move the deer crossing signs to where it's safer for them to cross?" (According to a recent report from the Des Moines Register in Iowa). The deer crossing signs, of course, aren't there for...
Driver cuts off motorcycle, 2 riders injured in Ohio
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 1, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
Drivers accept major responsibilities every time they get behind the wheel. Even if a person has many years of driving experience, they should never forget the importance of paying attention at all times. If person is distracted -- even for a few moments -- they could...
State patrolman slams into Beavercreek motorcycle without slowing
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Sep 14, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
A shocking dashcam video has been released showing an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper apparently not slowing down at all before slamming his cruiser into a motorcycle, seriously injuring the couple who was riding it. The motorcycle accident occurred on Aug. 17 on...
Study: motorcycles’ small size confuses your eyes, so be careful
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Sep 10, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
We've all seen the bumper stickers that read "Start Seeing Motorcycles," but a new study by a psychologist at Texas Tech University could mean the slogan should be modified just a bit. If we want to make progress on preventing motorcycle accidents, maybe we should...
More data to undercut critics of mandatory helmet laws for bikers
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jun 24, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
Until last year, neighboring Michigan had a universal motorcycle helmet law. Then, caving in to various interests, legislators repealed that legislation of more than 40 years and replaced it with a requirement that only riders under 21 be required to wear a helmet....
Motorcycle Awareness Month: Organization issues annual reminder
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | May 3, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) was founded in 1924 and is the now the world's largest motorcycling advocacy group in the world. The association has more than 300,000 members and a motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickering, near Columbus.The AMA is especially...
For baby boomer bikers: crashes comparatively frequent, severe
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Feb 12, 2013 | Motorcycle Accidents
For baby boomer bikers: crashes comparatively frequent, severeA new study indicates that older motorcycle riders, even experienced ones, who continue riding as they reach their 50s and 60s are building a track record like aging athletes. When they suffer injury, they...
GAO: States’ strategies for motorcycle safety need to be improved
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Dec 13, 2012 | Motorcycle Accidents
As we have noted in a few select posts addressing motorcycle accident and safety issues, Ohio is not among the strong minority of states that imposes a universal helmet requirement on riders and passengers traveling inside the state.Organizations such as the National...
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