On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jul 20, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycling may be an exhilarating and fuel-efficient pastime for riders, but there’s no denying that riding a bike is far more dangerous than driving a car. According to the Insurance Information Institute, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely than car occupants...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 7, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle in Connecticut can be an enjoyable way to see the beautiful countryside. However, it takes a different set of physical and mental skills to operate a motorcycle than driving a passenger car or other four-wheeled vehicles. The National Highway...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Sep 23, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
As it gets closer to winter and snow season, you may want to head out for your last ride before storing your bike. Join your friends for a few more group runs. Although getting out on the blacktop is second nature, do you really know the safety measures for riding in...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Sep 15, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents
Many of our North Haven readers know that some years ago, motorcycles had a prominent place in youth culture. There were movies, songs, popular expressions and fashionable clothes that all linked directly or indirectly to life on motorcycles and the exhilarating feel...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 16, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Spring is a time of celebration and renewal, and that means different things to different people. Parents with young children may look forward to outdoor play, Easter baskets and egg hunts. Those who enjoy riding motorcycles, however, may feel excitement about getting...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Jun 12, 2017 | Motorcycle Accidents
When you first purchased your motorcycle, perhaps you had dreams about riding mile after mile across open roads, taking in majestic scenery and fresh air. Maybe things changed when you started to use your bike to commute to and from work. Now, you spend more time...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Mar 20, 2017 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
Distracted driving is dangerous. It is a major problem on our roads. According to government statistics, it claimed more than 3,000 lives in 2014. Research shows that drivers are simply not paying attention to the road.They might be texting, they might be eating, they...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Nov 23, 2016 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
A study by the University of Michigan provides a sobering example of what can happen when helmet laws change. Studies by various entities have found similar results; that helmet laws reduce motorcyclist deaths and serious head and brain injuries. Michigan partially...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Aug 11, 2016 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
As motorcycle riders hits the Connecticut roadways this summer, the debate about whether or not to toughen the state’s helmet law continues. In fact, many believe the current law, which only requires helmets for riders and passengers under the age of 18, simply...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | May 21, 2015 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are especially at risk of getting seriously injured or dying in a vehicle accident because they lack the protection afforded to motorists in cars. Unfortunately, one motorcyclist was killed in a recent bike accident in Connecticut. Another motorcyclist...
