On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
While Connecticut law does not require adult motorcyclists to wear a helmet, a helmet could be the best way to prevent traumatic brain injuries and other severe harm if you are in a crash. However, not all helmets are created equal, and a novelty helmet will not give...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 15, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle can be a dangerous activity and there are many ways that accidents can be prevented. For one, these types of accidents are not only very common but also incredibly risky, given the nature of the vehicle. It is important for motorcyclists to...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 11, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are an exciting vehicle to drive that allows the rider to feel a sense of freedom that most other vehicles cannot offer. The cost of this freedom comes in the form of reduced safety features. While the vehicle itself provides little in the way of defending...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 13, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
With winter quickly shrinking in the rearview mirror, eager motorcyclists can finally hit the road. Riding season generally begins in May and lasts into the fall, and while this period brings plenty of excitement, it comes with risks. Motorcycle-involved crashes occur...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 20, 2015 | Motorcycle Accidents
If you were involved in a motorcycle accident, chances are that you were seriously injured and that you are scared about your future. You may be thinking about the expensive medical bills that are stacking up, whether your injuries will keep you from being able to do...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 18, 2015 | Motorcycle Accidents
Believe it or not, but motorcycle season is right around the corner. In states like Connecticut where most riders put their bikes in storage for the winter, it’s important for drivers to prepare to share the roadways with motorcyclists once again this...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 8, 2015 | Motorcycle Accidents
In one of our previous posts, we discussed the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s recently-released 2015 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws, which evaluates the traffic safety laws in each state. Specifically, the Advocates look for the enforcement of 15...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 2, 2015 | Motorcycle Accidents
Imagine for a moment that you own a motorcycle. It’s your primary source of transportation, and you have enjoyed many years of safe travel with your motorcycle. But one day as you go to work, a car cuts you off and you’re involved in a major accident. You...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 5, 2014 | Motorcycle Accidents
In our last post, we discussed how the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that motorcycle accident fatalities increased by 7 percent in 2012 from the prior year, and...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 3, 2014 | Motorcycle Accidents
According to a report released last month by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle fatalities were up by 7 percent in 2012 from the year before, which represents the most recent data...