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February 28, 2024
Who Is at Fault in a Motorcycle Accident When Lane Splitting?
When it comes to motorcycle accidents involving lane splitting in San Antonio, determining fault can be challenging. Lane splitting means a motorcyclist is riding between lanes of traffic, typically in heavy or congested areas. Many assume that the motorcyclist is automatically at fault in these situations. However, other drivers on the road can also be negligent and contribute to a collision with a motorcyclist. At Cesar Ornelas Injury Law, ...
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November 24, 2023
Do Motorcycles Have Blind Spots?
Reports show that an average of one motorcyclist dies daily on Texas roads. Unfortunately, El Paso is one of those cities with the deadliest motorcyclist accidents in Texas. Such accidents often cause serious injuries and, in some cases, death. Motorcycles have blind spots, which can cause some of the most dangerous crashes. Sometimes, accidents may result if other drivers neglect to monitor their blind spots. The El Paso motorcycle accident ...
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October 12, 2023
Are There More Car Accidents or Motorcycle Accidents?
There are generally more car accident victims than those of motorcycle accidents on U.S. roads. However, motorcyclists are statistically more likely to sustain serious injuries or die in a motorcycle accident than car drivers or passengers. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are 24 times more likely to suffer a fatal injury than a driver in a car. This imbalance prompts a critical inquiry: Ar...
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October 5, 2023
How Many Motorcycle Accidents Are Caused by Grass Clippings?
Motorcycling is an exhilarating experience where riders embrace the open road and enjoy its freedom. However, this freedom comes with inherent risks, and one unexpected hazard that often goes unnoticed is road debris, including grass clippings. While grass clippings might seem harmless, they can pose a significant danger to motorcyclists. seek legal advice from a motorcycle accident lawyer in El Paso. While we lack specific statistics on ...
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September 28, 2023
Can You Get PTSD from a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately all too common, and they can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. While not everybody suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) indicates that PTSD occurs frequently due to motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, the emotional toll on the victims with PTSD can often be insidious and long-lasting. If you develop PTSD as a result of ...
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August 17, 2023
What Percentage of Motorcycle Riders Get Into Accidents?
It keeps getting worse in Texas for motorcyclists. According to the state’s Department of Transportation, 562 motorcycle riders were killed in crashes in 2022. That’s an increase of 8% over the prior year. Texas is also a leading state in the U.S. when it comes to motorcycle injuries and fatalities, so people on motorcycles are more vulnerable on Texas roadways. Drivers of other vehicles need to take additional care at intersections, wh...
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April 20, 2023
Why Do Motorcyclists Flip Their Plates Backward?
Have you ever been behind a motorcyclist who has flipped their rear plate so that you can’t see it? You may not have thought anything of it, but in all 50 states, it is illegal to drive without a valid rear plate. That means it also must be visible. The motorcycle accident attorneys at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law are here to provide you with information to make your ride both legal and safe. What are the License Plate Requirements under T...
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March 9, 2023
Why Do Rally Drivers Drift?
Lane change accidents are not uncommon. When they happen to motorcycles, though, they can be far more serious than when they happen to passenger vehicles. A lane change accident is when a driver does not check his or her blind spot and ends up driving into another vehicle in some way, shape, or form. Why Do Motorcycle Lane Change Accidents Happen Did you know motorcycle riders are 29 times more likely to die in a collision than people in c...
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February 9, 2023
Skin Grafting After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries, especially if the rider is not wearing protective gear on their body. Even collisions that occur at low speeds can be dangerous, and riders might need medical treatment and help from a motorcycle accident attorney to determine their legal rights. When a rider is involved in a collision with another vehicle and is thrown from their motorcycle, injuries that end up requiring medical treatme...
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December 21, 2022
Texas Motorcycle Laws
When a motorcycle accident happens, cyclists are at a severe disadvantage. This is because, unlike the occupants of cars and trucks, cyclists do not have a thick metal shell surrounding them in a crash. When a cyclist becomes involved in an accident, they are directly exposed to their surrounding environment and are more likely to suffer serious injuries than car and truck occupants. This is especially true if the accident happens at a high rate...
