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 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...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Nov 24, 2014 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
It is essential that motorists exercise extreme caution when maneuvering around motorcyclists, who are especially at risk of getting hurt or dying in a vehicle collision due to the lack of bodily protection they have. Unfortunately, one motorcyclist recently suffered...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Oct 14, 2014 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
When cars navigate around motorcyclists, it is imperative that they exercise extreme caution. This is because a motorcyclist doesn’t have the same level of protection that motorists who are shielded by car doors do. Unfortunately, two individuals died in a...
On behalf of Williams, Walsh & O'Connor, LLC | Sep 17, 2014 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are at risk for getting seriously injured or even dying in vehicle crashes because they don’t have much protection against other larger vehicles in the event of a collision. This is one reason why motorists must exercise extra caution when...
