Motorcycle Accident
You Have Rights, Too: Motorcyclists in Colorado
All too often, motorcyclists believe that they do not have the same rights and privileges as auto drivers on Colorado roads, but this simply isn’t true. State law, particularly Sections 42-4-1501 through 42-4-1503, afford motorcycle riders rights, as well as provides regulations for them to follow. Under 42-4-1501, motorcyclists are given the same rights […]
Read moreSafety Gear Makes a Difference
Wearing proper safety gear when you’re riding your motorcycle protects you from serious injury and can even save your life. According to the journal “Accident Analysis and Prevention,” states with universal helmet laws have motorcyclist fatality rates 22 to 33 percent lower on average than states without helmet regulations. Before you hit the road on […]
Read moreMore Motorcycles on the Road Do Not Equal Less Danger
Riding a motorcycle in Colorado is a popular activity, with registrations up year after year. In 2012, over 180,000 motorcycles were registered in the state alone, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, and there was an estimated 8.5 million bikes on the road across the country. Despite the surge in popularity and the […]
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