All About Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents can cause serious injuries and life-changing consequences. At Pencheff & Fraley, we help injured riders in Ohio and Florida protect their rights and pursue the compensation they deserve.
In this section, you’ll find useful tips and legal guidance. Learn what to do after a motorcycle accident, how to handle insurance claims, and when to involve a lawyer. If you’ve been hurt in a crash, we’re here to fight for you.
The Role of Motorcycle Modifications in Accident Liability Cases
Motorcycle riders often make modifications and customizations to their bikes for aesthetic or performance reasons. However, these changes can become a legal issue if the rider is involved in an accident. Modifications that affect the safety or handling of a motorcycle may impact determinations of liability and…
Motorcycle Safety Courses: Are They Worth It?
For many, riding a motorcycle represents freedom, adventure, and an escape from the daily grind. However, motorcycle riding also comes with serious risks. Motorcycle riders are significantly more likely to be involved in an accident compared to drivers of other vehicles. Taking a motorcycle safety course can help…
The Most Common Injuries Sustained in Oklahoma Rollover Crashes
Rollover crashes are among the most dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents, often resulting in severe and sometimes fatal injuries. Oklahoma, with its rural highways and varying terrain, sees its share of these devastating incidents. Understanding the common injuries associated with rollover crashes is crucial for…
How to Handle Insurance Disputes After Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders lack the protection of an enclosed vehicle and are more vulnerable to serious injuries in an accident. Even relatively minor motorcycle crashes can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills and lost income.
Unfortunately, dealing with insurance companies after a motorcycle accident can…
Pileups: Understanding Liability in Multi-Car Crashes
Multi-vehicle collisions, often called pileups, can occur when a string of vehicles collide in succession. Determining liability in these chain-reaction accidents can prove challenging, as there are often multiple parties responsible to varying degrees. When pileups take place in Ohio, accident victims face a complex…
How to Choose the Right Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable hobby and form of transportation. However, motorcycle riders are more vulnerable on the roads than drivers of other vehicles. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident, you may need the help of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. Choosing the right…
Ohio’s Helmet Laws and Motorcycle Accidents: Protecting Your Rights
Riding a motorcycle poses significant dangers that drivers of cars and trucks do not face. Unlike drivers and passengers enclosed in cars and trucks, motorcyclists have little protection in a crash. This lack of protection means motorcycle accidents frequently lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities.
Ohio has…
Proper Riding Gear Can Save Your Life in a Crash
Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience that offers a sense of freedom and adventure like no other. The wind rushing past you, the open road stretching out before you, and the raw power of the machine between your legs – it’s a feeling that many riders live for. However, with this thrill comes an inherent…
Top 5 Most Dangerous Motorcycle Accidents and How to Prevent Them
Riding a motorcycle provides an unmatched sense of freedom and adventure that draws millions of enthusiasts to the hobby. However, motorcycles’ lack of stability and protection also makes them vulnerable in crashes. Some motorcycle collision types lead to more rider fatalities and severe injuries than others.…
Motorcycle Safety Tips for Young and New Riders
Getting behind the handlebars of your first motorcycle can be an exciting experience. However, new riders are statistically at the greatest risk of being involved in an accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riders with less than six months of experience are about…
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