What Can Be Done to Protect People from Going Under Tractor-Trailers During a Crash?

Many people suffer from anxiety when driving in close proximity to tractor-trailers and while they may not realize it, there's a good reason for this fear. The space under an 18-wheeler's trailer actually has a dangerous, even lethal, legacy. This problem is illustrated by a recent crash in Houston between a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler,...

How Can Human Perception Affect A Motorcycle Accident Case?

Perception is tricky. Two people can parse an image or a situation differently even when receiving identical input. Take this classic example: Or try this: Visual tricks like these have been around for years and illustrate a crucial point known to cognitive scientists and illusionists alike: In some instances, our senses lie to us. This...

Overcoming Bias: How to Get Fair Compensation in Motorcycle Accident Cases

Let's get one thing straight, right off the bat. Motorcyclists are not bad people, nor are they typically reckless. The overwhelming majority of motorcyclists, in my experience, are more safety conscious than the average car driver. But, as the saying goes, a few bad apples spoil the bunch, and there are enough motorcyclists out there...