Motorcycle Accidents and Spinal Injuries

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One of the most devastating and live changing injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident is a spinal injury. The spinal cord controls communication of the brain with the rest of the body, and any injury to the spine can cause permanent damage, leading to paralysis. Types of Spinal Injuries Spinal injuries can be classified into complete …

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Updated: January 21, 2025

Tips for Riding Your Motorcycle During Inclement Weather

Now that winter is upon us and the state of Missouri has seen its first snowfalls, it is important for motorcycle enthusiasts to be even more cautious when out on the road. Even after a road has been cleared, a rider can unexpectedly come across an icy patch and lose control of his vehicle. Motorcyclists …

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Updated: August 8, 2019

Four Steps to Riding Your Motorcycle Safely

Motorcyclists who take all of the following precautions can feel safe about riding their bikes, knowing that they are well prepared. Motorcycle accidents can be caused by a number of different factors. Some of these factors are out of your control. Driving conditions could be unsafe, another driver could be behaving recklessly, or there could …

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Updated: August 8, 2019

Catastrophic Injuries Common in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles makeup about 3% of all vehicles registered in the United States and yet they are involved in at least 11% of all roadway accidents. The design of a motorcycle places them at higher risk for an accident and its driver at higher risk to suffer from serious, life-threatening injuries, possibly even death. Medical costs …

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Updated: February 9, 2021

Truck Rear-Ends Motorcycle, Causes Serious Injuries to Missouri Couple

Head on collisions can be disastrous or fatal, but rear end crashes also have the potential to cause devastating injuries or even death. We think of head on collisions as being more serious because of speed and the location of the drivers, while rear end collisions oftentimes call to mind neck strain or whiplash injuries. …

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Updated: February 8, 2018

Invest in Protective Motorcycle Gear For Fall Months

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Spring, summer, and fall months are ideal for motorcycle riding. But the increased heat causes a dilemma for some bikers – what should you wear? You will want to maximize your safety while adjusting your clothing to stay cooler. Rather than just foregoing your safety equipment in order to stay cool, try adjusting the gear …

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Updated: August 18, 2024