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Recent Motorcycle Accident Articles

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Who Is At Fault In A Lane Splitting Accident?

June 2, 2026 | Steven Matz

After a motorcycle accident involving lane splitting, fault is often one of the first issues that insurance companies raise. Because lane splitting is illegal in Michigan, insurance companies often…

Man lying beside motorcycle helmet on ground, he is in distress and suggests he was just in an accident

What Is The Average Payout For a Motorcycle Accident Claim?

January 16, 2026 | Steven Matz

Motorcycle crashes often cause sudden injuries, financial stress, and uncertainty about what comes next. Many accident victims want a clear answer to one common question. What is the average payout…

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Does Health Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

January 9, 2026 | Steven Matz

A motorcycle accident can cause sudden injuries, hospital stays, and stress about medical bills arriving before insurance answers. Many riders assume their health insurance will cover all medical…

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Delayed Car Accident Injuries: What You Need To Know in 2026

December 11, 2025 | Steven Matz

After a car accident, many people feel relieved to have “walked away” without visible injuries. But when personal injury appears days later, whether as neck pain, a pounding headache, or sharp back…

Motorcycle laying on the ground after an accident

What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident

September 23, 2025 | Steven Matz

The hours after a motorcycle crash often blur together. The medical bills may arrive before the bruises fade, and the insurance adjuster calls before you fully understand what happened. On top of…

Motorcycle accident scene on the road

How Dangerous Are Motorcycles: Michigan Accident Statistics

September 17, 2025 | Steven Matz

How Dangerous Are Motorcycles: Michigan Accident Statistics A motorcycle crash can change your life in seconds. One moment you’re enjoying the open road, and the next you’re facing painful…

Motorcycle accident scene on roadside

When Should You Go to Doctor after a Motorcycle Accident?

September 10, 2025 | Steven Matz

A motorcycle crash can disrupt your life in seconds. One moment you’re riding, and the next you may be facing shock, confusion, and uncertainty. It’s common to wonder whether hospital care is…

a motorcycle that is laying on its side in the street, it indicates an accident recently occurred

Michigan Laws Surrounding Motorcycle Accidents

September 10, 2025 | Steven Matz

A motorcycle crash can change your life in moments. One careless move by a distracted driver or a missed pothole on a Michigan road can leave you with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and…

Motorcycle accident scene in parking lot with a car, highlighting road safety.

What Happens if You Are Hit by a Motorcyclist?

September 2, 2025 | Steven Matz

Imagine crossing the street or driving home when a motorcycle suddenly crashes into you. In that moment, everything changes. Victims often suffer serious injuries like broken bones, road rash,…

Motorcycle rider on a road, relevant to lane

Michigan Motorcycle Insurance Laws

February 12, 2025 | Steven Matz

Michigan’s motorcycle insurance laws can be confusing because they do not work the same way as standard auto insurance rules. A rider may carry the coverage required to register a motorcycle but…

A damaged motorcycle lies on the street near a person in red and yellow rescue trousers, indicating a crash scene on an urban road.

Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Legal in Michigan?

September 30, 2024 | Steven Matz

Riding a motorcycle comes with both the freedom to feel the breeze and enjoy the rush of adrenaline. They also have the benefit of being nimble enough to go around traffic. This is called lane…

A blue motorcycle lies on its side behind a blue car on a paved road, suggesting a minor traffic accident, with trees and vehicles in the background.

Michigan Average Injury Settlement for Motorcycle Accidents

September 25, 2024 | Steven Matz

Riding a motorcycle can be liberating, but getting in an accident can land you with serious injuries. These motorcycle accident injuries can be life-altering, and fighting through the legal system to…

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Leading Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in Michigan

October 18, 2022 | Steven Matz

The ride ended in a moment you didn’t expect, and the questions started almost immediately. Whether the other driver’s insurance will respond, whether your own PIP coverage applies, and how long you…

Ride A Motorcycle When it is Snowing

Is it Safe to Ride a Motorcycle When it is Snowing?

October 15, 2022 | Steven Matz

One of the best things about riding a motorcycle is that riders feel free — like it is just them and the open road. It can be enjoyable and relieve stress. However, in Michigan, the open road can get…

Hit a Deer With My Motorcycle

I Hit a Deer With My Motorcycle. What Should I Do?

October 14, 2022 | Steven Matz

If you have noticed more roadkill on the side of the road lately while riding your motorcycle, you are not alone. Nearly 21 percent of all vehicle crashes in Michigan in 2020 involved deer. Striking…

Crashed motorcycle on street with damaged parts, surrounded by debris, blurred traffic in background at dusk.

How Can Motorcyclists Protect Themselves in an Accident?

June 17, 2022 | Steven Matz

Motorcycles represent freedom to a lot of people, and many folks dream of cruising down the open road on their new cycle. Have you considered, however, how to protect yourself on the road? Other…

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The Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

June 14, 2022 | Steven Matz

Many motorcycle accidents lead to serious injury for victims. The outcome is nearly always significant, causing a long, hard recovery or, in some cases, permanent loss. For others, these accidents…