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May

Maryland Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Man Seriously Injured

May 14, 2013

A 46-year-old man from Mount Airy was left seriously injured as the result of a Maryland Motorcycle Accident that occurred earlier this week. Reports indicate the crash happened at around 2:30 p.m. this past Sunday on Fredrick Road in Howard County.

According to an article released by the Carroll County Times, the victim was riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle along the road when the 73-year-old driver of a 2002 Toyota Camry exited a parking lot and pulled out in front of the bike. The motorcyclist did not have time to stop his machine and the two vehicles collided.

The impact of the crash left the motorcyclist in critical condition. He was rushed to a local trauma center where he remains hospitalized.

Several other motorcycle accidents across the state recently have prompted officials to attempt to raise awareness in the area about the importance of motorcyclists and motorists alike doing their part to share the road responsibly. This goal can be achieved by always looking twice in both directions before entering traffic. Motorcyclists should also protect themselves by always wearing a DOT-approved helmet every time they go for a ride.

The Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers recognize the dangers posed by a motorcycle crash. The firm is hopeful these tips will be successful in helping to prevent these types of collisions from occurring in the future.

Mar

Automakers Meet With DOT To Discuss Reducing Distracted Driving Risks

March 13, 2012

The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration estimates that 20 percent of all vehicle crashes resulting in injuries and 16 percent of all fatal crashes were attributed to distractions, such as GPS devices or cellphones. These estimates rose six percent over a four year time period.

In an effort to help curb these numbers, four major automakers met with Department of Transportation officials Monday to discuss new technologies that may help prevent drivers from becoming distracted. ABC 7 News reports that executives from BMW, Mercedes, Nissan, and General Motors were all in attendance at the meeting.

The hot topic of discussion at the meeting was new and improved guidelines for in-car devices that would eliminate a driver’s need to type an address into a GPS unit as well as block a driver from browsing the Internet.

Currently, most in-dash devices require an average of 10 glances, each averaging around two seconds, to process the information. Automakers are hoping to reduce that average to six glances.

“We need to take steps to prevent them from doing something that would take their mind, their eyes, and their hands off the task,” said Tom Bologa, a spokesman for BMW of North America.

The Washington DC Car Accident Lawyers with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers would like to remind motorists that texting while driving is illegal within the district and is never worth the fines and risk for potential accidents and injuries.

Sep

Two Baltimore Motorcycle Officers Hit By Car

September 13, 2011

Sometimes even sirens and lights aren’t enough to get a distracted or impatient drivers attention. That seemed to be the case last Sunday when two officers who were escorting a National Football League (NFL) Commissioner to Baltimore, Maryland, were struck and injured by a vehicle.

WBAL 11 News reported the officers were en route to the game in Baltimore from the Martin State Airport with the Commissioner in light of heightened security concerns surrounding the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Around 11:20 AM, the convoy was traveling the intersection at Eastern Avenue and Wilbur Road in Essex, when a vehicle cut left through the intersection in front of the two officers on motorcycles leading the group. The lawmen dropped the bikes and skidded to a halt. Both were initially taken to Franklin Square Hospital, but were later transferred to Shock Trauma to be treated for severe road rash.

The Baltimore County Police Department is still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Researcher, Susan Wells, determined through years of studies that being more visible with lights, bright clothes, and other eye catching equipment, when riding a motorcycle will decrease your chances for being involved in a crash, but it doesn’t make it fool proof.

If you have been hurt at no fault of your own while riding a motorcycle, the Maryland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo are experienced with helping victims just like you. Live Chat options are available at their website to get quick answers to your questions about your case anytime.

Jul

One Killed in Maryland Motorcycle Accident

June 26, 2011

A man died Saturday evening after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Glen Burnie, Maryland. According to a report in The Baltimore Sun, police found the man in a wooded area near the road and pronounced him dead at the scene.

The crash occurred around 6:45PM, after the motorcyclist and two other bikers left The Nabbs Creek Café. They were traveling west on Nabbs Creek Road when an unknown vehicle that was traveling eastbound crossed the center line of the road, approaching the motorcycles head-on. The lead motorcyclist dropped his bike to avoid a collision. The second of the group (the man who was fatally injured) swerved off the roadway and into the woods, and was thrown from his bike. The third biker was injured in his attempt to avoid the car. The man who was killed was not wearing a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved helmet. Police have also indicated that alcohol and speed may have been factors.

According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration, individuals who operate or ride on a motorcycle are required to wear helmets and eye-wear that is certified to meet DOT-established standards. Other suggested protective gear includes leather jackets, long pants, full-fingered gloves, and over-the-ankle boots or shoes.

The Maryland Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers know what the victims of a motorcycle accident may face in dealing with insurance companies, and can fight to help victims get fair treatment and compensation for their injuries.

Jul

Virginia Motorcyclist Spends 22 Hours in Ditch Before Rescue

July 12, 2011

A 29-year-old Virginia man was involved in a motorcycle crash and spent 22 hours in a roadside ditch before miraculously contacting 911 for help. According to NBC-Washington, the accident occurred near the 234 Bypass in Prince William County on June 30th. The man was driving home from work on his brother’s motorcycle, and was traveling on Bristow Road when he suddenly lost control of the bike. He was thrown into a ditch and knocked out by the force of the accident. When he regained consciousness, he found that he couldn’t move.

The man heard traffic from the nearby road, but was too weakened by his injuries to call loudly enough for help. He found his cell phone, shattered into three separate pieces, and spent the next several hours working to put it back together. As soon as he had a signal, he contacted his brother to tell him he’d crashed the bike. His next call was to 911, who tracked the cell phone signal to determine the man’s location. Emergency rescuers found him and transported him to a local hospital, where he remains while being treated for a broken back, nine broken ribs, and a punctured lung.

The Virginia Motorcycle Accident Attorneys with ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers are a team of more than 60 professionals who work to ensure their clients are compensated for their injuries. If you or a loved one have been involved in a motorcycle accident because of another driver’s negligence, contact ChasenBoscolo immediately for a free consultation.

May

Man becomes Maryland wrongful death victim after bike accident

May 12, 2011

A man became a Maryland wrongful death victim when he was ejected from his motorcycle in a crash on North Gorsuch Road.

According to abc2news.com, the Maryland wrongful death victim lost control of his bike, leaned over onto the left side of the road and slid into a guardrail.

The Maryland wrongful death victim was taken to Carroll Hospital Center following the bike accident where he later died of his injuries.

Motorcyclist killed in Virginia Beach

A 37-year-old man is dead after a Virginia Beach motorcycle accident.

According to a report from dailypress.com, the 37-year-old was riding his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle on London Bridge Road in Virginia Beach when he was struck by a Lincoln Town car and thrown from his bike.

The report said the Virginia Beach driver of the Lincoln was charged with driving under the influence and had non-serious injuries.

Motorcycle accident leaves Maryland man dead

A man is dead after his motorcycle hit a car.

According to an article from The Baltimore Sun, a 20-year-old Maryland man was pronounced dead after his 2009 Yamaha motorcycle hit a 2010 Toyota Corolla.

Witnesses told police the 20-year-old had been speeding and passing cars in a no-passing zone on Joppa Farm Road.

Motorcycles collided in Maryland motorcycle accident, one killed

WBOC-TV reported a 69-year-old man was killed in a Maryland motorcycle accident on Friday night.

Two men were riding on their Harley Davidson motorcycles on Route 50 when the Maryland motorcycle accident occurred.

The elderly man was riding his motorcycle behind the other motorcycle. The first motorcycle was slowing down for traffic when the second motorcycle ran into him from behind and caused the Maryland motorcycle accident.

The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike in the Maryland motorcycle accident. He was taken to Atlantic General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Maryland motorcycle accident attorneys at ChasenBoscolo can help if you were injured in an accident.

Oct

Fatal Maryland motorcycle accident kills one

October 14, 2008

According to WBALTV, a man is dead as a result of a Maryland motorcycle accident on Saturday night.

There was a group of six to eight motorcycles speeding northbound on Interstate 95 when one of the motorcycles crashed into the center median guardrail. As a result of the Maryland motorcycle accident, the driver of the bike was ejected and landed into the southbound lane, where he was hit by at least two cars.

The Maryland motorcycle accident victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Police are searching for a second motorcyclist who, witnesses reported, hit the first motorcycle and caused the motorcyclist to be ejected from his bike in the Maryland motorcycle accident.

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