Category Archives: Motorcycle Accidents
Driving a Motorcycle Recklessly
What do you think of when you hear the word “motorcycle?” Thrilling? Dangerous? Adrenaline? Death Sentence? Disruptive? Joy Ride? While we don’t speak for all riders, we want to focus on the bad behavior and decisions cyclists can make when driving. There are several riders who are extremely cautious and go to great lengths to… Read More »
Motorcycles: For Safety, Be Seen and Heard
Motorcycles and riders are easy targets to blame for causing a ruckus – or even disturbing the peace. Hundreds and thousands of police reports and claims are filed each year because pedestrians, neighbors and/or businesses are finding motorcycles too obnoxious. However, what many don’t realize is that there’s an excessive number of motorcyclists who are… Read More »
Summer is the Season to Ride – Stay Safe and Avoid a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcyclists love the summer! It’s the season where they can most utilize their two wheels because of the nice weather and clear road ahead. As a part of the 100 deadliest days, we wanted to stress the importance of motorcycle safety—especially with the addition of more riders on the road. Look over your bike! Your… Read More »
Summer Driving Tips to Avoid a Car Accident & Other Injuries
Summertime means more fun, sun and traffic on the roads headed to vacation destinations! Families across the country will be traveling from June to the first weekend in September – also known as the 100 deadliest days. We want to ensure that you and your family are taking measures to protect yourselves in the coming… Read More »
Saddle-Up, But Don’t Forget Your Helmet
Spring will be here before we know it! Many of us are looking forward to the warmer temperatures and weekend getaways. And if you are one of the nearly 200,000 Georgians that own a motorcycle, you may be bringing the hog out of hibernation. While the sound of the engine or sharp turns ahead may… Read More »
Distracted Driving
Keep your hands at ten and two. Be a defensive driver. Watch your speed. Be aware of your surroundings. When it comes to driving, we are not only responsible for ourselves, but also passengers and innocent bystanders. This responsibility becomes even more critical when we allow distractions to be our focal point. There are three… Read More »
Contingent Fees – Free Attorney!?!?!
Yes, it is true. When you hire Kaine Law to represent you for injuries you sustained in a motor vehicle accident, we work on your case for free unless and until we recover money for you. This method of representation is called a “contingency fee” arrangement. In effect, our getting paid is contingent on you… Read More »
Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law
While we hope that no one is ever in need of emergency medical attention, the summer months tend to see a rise in injuries and trauma. This brings our series to the topic of Georgia’s Good Samaritan Law… As human beings, it is in our nature to want to care for the injured. However, as… Read More »
Definition of a Motorycle
We sincerely hope that the D.O.T. approved helmets are not only protecting your head, but possibly also providing some protection from the 2014 Georgia Pollenpocalypse. So far, in our education series on Georgia motorcycle laws, we have discussed the appropriate helmets and other clothing and Georgia’s law regarding passengers on motorcycles. Today, we shift focus… Read More »
Motorcycle Passenger Law
With temperatures purportedly reaching the upper-70s this week, it seemed like the perfect time to pick up where we left off in our last discussion about motorcycles. As promised, we’re back to discuss Georgia’s laws regarding passengers on motorcycles. The governing statute for motorcycle passengers is O.C.G.A. § 40-6-311(a), which states: A person operating a… Read More »