Category: motorcycle accidents

When riding a motorcycle, the rider knows that having the right safety gear can mean life or death in the event of an accident. While protective gear holds importance for every area of the body, the helmet undoubtedly holds the highest seat of importance in protecting life and health. What...

Even safe and responsible motorcyclists can experience devastating injuries when riding alongside careless drivers. Head injuries are very common in these situations, and serious head trauma can have lasting effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, a serious impact to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding...

Your central nervous system includes your brain, spinal cord and nerves. While wearing a safety-rated helmet and other protective gear every time you ride is one of the more effective ways to reduce injury risk to your central nervous system, you probably cannot eliminate it. In a serious motorcycle crash,...

Because riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating, it may be impossible to keep your son off one. Still, as a parent, you likely always have your child's safety in the back of your mind. Understanding where, when and how fatal motorcycle accidents occur may put your mind at ease. The...

With warmer, sunnier days there are more motorcycles on the road. That means motorists need to be especially alert in looking for smaller two- or three-wheeled vehicles. However, motorcycle riders should do as much as they can to increase their visibility and protect themselves from potentially devastating crashes. There are...

The only thing better than enjoying a motorcycle ride solo is doing it with a passenger. Riding two-up is a great pleasure, but it is also a great responsibility. Riding with a passenger is, naturally, different than riding solo. It is important that you train your future passenger to be...

A recent close call on your motorcycle made you think about which injuries motorcyclists face the most. After an accident, which injury types should you have a medical professional look you over for? Garden State Pain Patrol has a few answers for you. Find out how to build a personal...

New Jersey motorcyclists are always at risk of being injured in a crash. Not only are they in jeopardy because of the lack of protection they are accorded when riding, but reckless drivers are a constant danger. This is true even if riders take all possible precautions by wearing protective...

Motorcycle accidents often have serious consequences.  On average, a motorcyclist is 27 times more likely to die in a crash than a passenger in a vehicle.  It was determined that up to 90% of riders involved in crashes had no formal training. The state of New Jersey has implemented a...