Motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accidents are a serious injury risk for motorcycle riders and their passengers in Nebraska. These collisions can inflict life-changing injuries on victims. If you enjoy riding a motorcycle, it is important to familiarize yourself with some of the top causes of motorcycle accidents in Nebraska. Identifying and avoiding common accident risks could save your life. Distracted Driving According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, 30 motorcycle fatalities were recorded in 2022. This was a 43 percent increase from 21 deaths in 2021. In 2020, the most recent year data is available, 379 motorcyclists…

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is a time to spread education and awareness concerning motorcyclist safety. Motorcyclists are at a high risk of suffering serious injuries and deaths in traffic accidents. Use this month as an opportunity to improve your knowledge of how to keep motorcyclists in your community safe – including yourself, if you ride. Motorcycle Crash Facts and Statistics Motorcycle safety awareness starts with learning the most recent data and statistics for these collisions in your state. According to the Nebraska Department of Transportation, in 2022, 30 motorcyclists lost their…

Every year, thousands of motorcyclists get sent to hospitals and emergency rooms with serious and life-threatening injuries. Traffic accidents pose more of a threat to motorcyclists than passenger vehicle occupants. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely than people in passenger cars to suffer fatal injuries in collisions. Due to the nature of a motorcycle, riders face unique injury risks. Bone Fractures Motorcyclists do not have the protective metal shell, airbag or seat belt of a motor vehicle to safeguard them from harm in a crash….

Every year, thousands of motorcyclists end up in hospitals with serious and fatal injuries from motorcycle accidents. Crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 82,528 motorcyclists were injured and 5,579 were killed in traffic accidents in 2020. Motorcycle crash rates have increased by 20 percent from 2011 to 2020. You can decrease your risk of serious injury by investing in the latest motorcycle safety features and technology. Contact a Nebraska Motorcycle Accident Lawyer to schedule your free accident consultation. Anti-Lock Braking System  While passenger cars have had anti-lock braking…

If you operate any type of motor vehicle in Nebraska, it is important to understand how the state’s insurance system works. If you get injured or suffer property damage in a motorcycle accident in Omaha, you will need to know whose insurance will pay for these losses, as well as how to file a claim. Here’s everything you need to know about Nebraska’s current motorcycle insurance laws. Do You Need Motorcycle Insurance in Nebraska? Yes. Automobile insurance is required for all motorcycle riders in the State of Nebraska. If a motorcyclist is caught riding…

Riding a motorcycle comes with a relatively high risk of suffering serious and fatal injuries in an accident. Motorcyclists are approximately 28 times more likely to die in traffic accidents than other motorists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you lost a loved one in a tragic motorcycle accident in Nebraska, knowing what comes next can help you and your family prepare for the process ahead. Reporting the Accident Immediately after the accident, someone at the scene should call 911 to report a severely injured, unconscious or deceased motorcyclist. It is…

Being a motorcyclist in Nebraska gives you all the same rights as someone behind the wheel of a traditional motor vehicle. You and a vehicle driver share the same rights to the road, as well as many of the same responsibilities. It is up to you to obey your state’s rules for using your motorcycle safely and correctly. Understanding your rights as a motorcyclist could help you protect them during a motorcycle accident claim in Omaha. Rights to the Road Motorcyclists may operate their vehicles on all the same roads as regular motor vehicle…

Lane splitting refers to riding between two lanes of same-direction traffic on a motorcycle, rather than keeping only in one lane. Motorcyclists may try to lane split to pass slower-moving vehicles in heavy traffic. Lane splitting is an illegal traffic maneuver for motorcyclists in every state except California and Utah. It is not legal to lane split on a motorcycle in Nebraska. Doing so could mean a traffic infraction and fines, as well as civil liability if the motorcyclist causes a motorcycle accident. Why Do Motorcyclists Lane Split? Lane splitting became a subject of…