Here you will find a collection of feature articles written by the motorcycle accident lawyers at MotorEagles^® on a variety of topics including safety issues, motorcycle laws and legislation, interviews with lawyers, motorcycle safety activists and public safety professionals. Here you will also find links to articles penned by third party motorcycle safety advocates and other motorcycling expert sources.

Attorney Spotlight: Price says riding clears head

Give motorcycle accident attorney Billy Price a call on any given weekday and you’ll likely find him in court, at a deposition or negotiating a claim with some big insurance company. But if you’re looking for Price on any given weekend, you’ll likely find him negotiating the twists and turns of the open road on his Harley-Davidson near his Akron-area residence....more

Two Washington State motorcycle deaths highlight importance of experience

It’s one thing when a motorcycle rider is hurt riding along the roadway and another driver makes a mistake, but as motorcycle accident lawyers, we at MotorEagles condemn needless deaths and injuries as a result of showboating on the open road...more

Motorcycle accident injury attorney settles slain motorcyclist case for more than $1 million

A recent motorcycle death case settled by a MotorEagles motorcycle accident lawyer shows just how important a resource an economist can be in a wrongful death case. In a recent out-of-court victory, our attorney Gary Cowan was able to tap into MotorEagles resources to calculate substantial economic loss....more

Motorcycle group urges action over health care reform

As motorcycle accident injury attorneys, we at MotorEagles like to keep a close eye on how decisions in Washington are affecting us riders on the freeways, roads and trails in our own back yards. One of the most far-reaching debates currently playing out is the state of our country’s health care system..more

Semper Ride: MotorEagles lawyers applaud Yamaha’s efforts

Motorcycle accident injury attorneys promote manufacturer’s safety campaign for military. Yamaha, a bunch of high-profile sponsored riders and a seasoned action sports film production crew joined forces with the U.S. Marine Corps to produce “Semper Ride,” a movie aimed at...more

The other driver’s insurance company – the motorcycle accident victim’s worst enemy

Deer-kills-motorcyclist crash highlights need for rider vigilance

Ride alert: Motorcycle accident injury lawyers see freak accident as case in point. A recent news story out of Oregon City, Oregon highlighted this point to a painfully poignant degree when a motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a deer. The saddest part of this story is that he likely didn’t even see it coming...more

Traffic officials: Motorcycle deaths show increase for 11th straight year

Legislators, law enforcement, motorcycle accident lawyers say something needs to be done The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced the number of overall traffic fatalities reported in 2008 was at its lowest since 1961, yet motorcycle deaths remain on the uptick...more

‘What’s on the Web?

MotorEagles’ motorcycle accident injury attorneys review some of the Internet’s best sites for bikers. We at MotorEagles spend a lot of time surfing the Internet to find the most informative and up-to-date content to pass along to our members. Here are four ride-friendly sites that definitely deserve a look the next time you find yourself looking for motorcycling info online...more

‘Tis the season to be careful around motorcyclists

As skies clear up and temperatures rise, the number of motorcycles on the road increases for obvious reasons: Most bikers – especially those in northern and Midwestern states – have been cooped up in the cockpit of a passenger vehicle all winter and it’s high time to get out and ride....more

U.S. traffic officials eye Wisconsin as it studies impaired motorcycling prevention

Nearly a year after U.S. transportation officials announced an historic high in the number of bikers killed on the nation’s roadways, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is paying close attention to a pilot program in Wisconsin aimed at a reduction in impaired riding...more

MotorEagles^® lawyer scores big settlement for PA motorcycle crash victim

Motorcycle accident attorney Gary Cowan again proved that, when it comes to protecting the injured motorcyclists’ rights, MotorEagles won’t settle for anything less than what’s fair for its clients...more

Motorcycle Helmet Safety Facts and Laws

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages States to enact legislation that requires all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Motorcycle helmets provide the best protection from head injury for motorcyclists involved in traffic crashes...more

What to do/not to do after a motorcycle accident

The lawyers and experts of Elk & Elk's Motor Eagles are highly schooled in motorcycle accidents and the investigations surrounding them. Keep the following points in mind if you are in a serious motorcycle accident:..more

Avoiding the DUI Dilemma

Motorcycle safety is every motorist’s responsibility

Progress of Ohio right-of-way legislation sluggish

Group urges haste in motorcycle crash study

Fatal motorcycle wrecks on rise while overall traffic fatalities decreasing

Motorcycle Lawyers @ MotorEagles^® Pick - Third-Party Articles

U.S. House members poised to ban motorized vehicles from 2.1 million acres – “The U.S. House of Representatives could vote as early as next week on a wide-ranging bill that could shut off-highway motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle riders out of more than 2 million acres of public land.” (Source: American Motorcyclist Association)

Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 1: The AMA’s Rob Dingman discusses OHV access – “AmericanMotorcyclist.com, the website of the AMA, sat down with Dingman to discuss the challenges -- and opportunities -- that lie ahead. In the first of a three-part series, Dingman discusses how the AMA and the AMA's sister organization the ATVA (All-Terrain Vehicle Association) are fighting to preserve OHV (off-highway vehicle) access to America's public lands.” (Source: American Motorcyclist Association)

Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 2: The AMA’s Rob Dingman discusses the challenge of excessive sound – “For the past 21 months, AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle. In this interview -- the second of a three-part series by AmericanMotorcyclist.com -- Dingman discusses the most contentious issue in motorcycling today: excessive sound.” (Source: American Motorcyclist Association)

Threats to motorcycling in America, Part 3: The AMA’s Rob Dingman talks about helmet use and rider education – “For the past 21 months, American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) President and CEO Rob Dingman has been leading the world's largest motorcyclists' rights organization through a reorganization to rededicate the AMA to its core mission: protecting and promoting the future of motorcycling and the motorcycle lifestyle. In this third in a three-part series of interviews, conducted by AmericanMotorcyclist.com, the website of the AMA, Dingman discusses the Association's comprehensive approach to rider safety, helmet laws and rider education” (Source: American Motorcyclist Association)

The Insurance Information Institute: “Motorcycle Crashes” – “Motorcycle riding has become more popular in recent years, appealing to a new group of enthusiasts consisting of older and more affluent riders. Sales of all types of two-wheelers reached about 1,158,000 in 2006 (latest data available), a level not seen in about 30 years. There were 6.7 million motorcycles on the road in 2006 according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. At the same time motorcycle fatalities have also been climbing…”

Gannett News Service: Motorcycle Accident Reports by State – This page, maintained by the Gannett News Service, features updated, brief descriptions of motorcycle-involved accidents for each state, county-by-county, obtained from public safety incident reports.

"The Hurt Report" (AKA "Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures") – “Throughout the accident and exposure data there are special observations which relate to accident and injury causation and characteristics of the motorcycle accidents studied. These findings are summarized as follows:…”

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: “Helmet Use Laws Overview” – A summary of motorcycle and bicycle helmet laws around the U.S. provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute. This page includes links to a current (as of February 2009) table of helmet regulations by state and a tabular history of U.S. motorcycle laws and change in coverage.

WhyBike.com: “Motorcycle Vs. Car - Myth or Madness” - “Motorcycle riders often get an unjustified reputation as being reckless, risk takers, and that they generally disobey traffic laws. This perception is unfounded and there are many statistics that back up the fact that most motorcycle accidents are not the fault of the motorcycle rider, but that of another driver.” (By Landon Prescott)

MANYS.com: Motorcycle Safety Tips – A list of helpful motorcycle safety tips compiled by the Motorcycle Association of New York State (MANYS)

Motorcycle safety is everyone’s responsibility – An informative article on motorcycle safety complied by the Prince William County, Virginia Department of Fire and Rescue’s Community Relations Team.

Gannett News Service Special Report – “Risky Ride: More motorcycle deaths fuel new debate over helmet laws” – A wealth of multimedia information, including multiple articles and informational graphics about the status and debate of helmet laws across the U.S.

The National Safety Council: “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month:
A Call to Share the Roads” – “Each May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month provides the National Safety Council with another good reason to urge Americans’ attention to safe sharing of the roadways. This year that need is especially urgent, as our nation is experiencing a dramatic increase in motorcycle fatalities.”

Motorcycle Cruiser.com: “The Deadly Dozen: 12 Motorcycle Safety Myths and Misconceptions” – “When science meets urban legend and imperfect logic, some of the "facts" motorcyclists think they "know" about motorcycle safety, crashes, and riding turn out to be dangerous myths and misconceptions.” (From the February 2006 issue of Motorcycle Cruiser)