Category: Motorcycle Accident

Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Rule: What Motorcyclists Need to Know

• June 17, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riding is an exhilarating way to travel and enjoy the open road. However, with the freedom and excitement of riding a motorcycle comes an increased risk of accidents. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident in Georgia, it’s crucial to understand how the state’s laws may affect your case, especially the comparative negligence rule. In this blog post, we will explore Georgia’s comparative negligence rule and what motorcyclists need to know to protect[...]

Understanding Georgia’s Helmet Laws and How They Impact Accident Claims

• June 16, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

Because every state has its own laws regarding motorcycle helmet usage, it can be difficult for motorcyclists to track what they need to do when riding across state lines. For riders in the Peach State, Georgia’s helmet laws are among the strictest and oldest in the United States. A few exceptions exist for when riders must wear a helmet – primarily involving the type of vehicle in use – but the majority of riders have[...]

How Fault Is Determined in Georgia Motorcycle Accidents

• June 15, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

You are riding your motorcycle down I-16 in Macon when a car changes lanes right in front of you, causing you to suddenly apply your brakes.  As you do so, another car hits you from behind.  You hit the divider and are thrown from the motorcycle. Motorcycle accidents can be serious and often result in severe injuries. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in Georgia, one of the first things you’ll want to[...]

What to Do Immediately After a Motorcycle Accident in Georgia: A Comprehensive Guide

• June 14, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

You're riding your motorcycle, enjoying the open road, when suddenly a collision occurs. The impact sends a shockwave through your body, and you find yourself on the ground.  Your first thought is, “Thank goodness, I’m alive.” Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, leaving riders with serious injuries and complex legal challenges. In the aftermath of a crash in Georgia, your actions within the first few moments and hours can significantly impact your recovery and legal rights.[...]

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Georgia and How to Avoid Them

• May 12, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders are always at risk of suffering significant injuries after an accident. They don’t have the same protective options – such as seat belts and air bags – that drivers of a motor vehicle have. Even some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents that might seem minor to a motor vehicle operator can leave the motorcyclist with life-altering injuries. As a motorcyclist, you know the importance of driving defensively when trying to[...]

Sharing the Road Safely With Motorcyclists

• March 5, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

More vehicles and motorcycles are on the road than before.  And with more vehicles, accidents are sure to increase.  Many motorists are easily distracted by texting or eating while driving.  Also, accidents do sometimes happen by pure chance.  To that end, this blog post will discuss three ways to share the road safely with motorcyclists. To keep everyone on the road as safe as possible, the NHTSA wants to remind motorcyclists to make themselves as[...]

Motorcyclists Face Constant Danger From…Grass Clippings

• January 21, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury

Many people are aware of the dangers that motorcyclists face on our roadways, but those dangers are due primarily to the careless or reckless actions of other drivers. But did you know that mere grass clippings could present a danger to motorcyclists? When people mow their grass and blow the clippings on the road, they may be contributing to a dangerous situation for both motorcyclists and cyclists.  You may not think of grass clippings as[...]

5 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Succeeding in a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit

• January 20, 2025
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents often result in far more damage and injury than those involving cars, trucks and other vehicles in which drivers and passengers are more protected.  If you’re in a motorcycle accident, the most important thing to do is to seek immediate medical attention for your injuries.  Also, even though you may not be actively thinking about a lawsuit against the other driver, it is important to take action.  Here are several ways to increase[...]

When is a Motorcyclist at Fault for an Accident?

• November 16, 2023
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle riders face unfair biases and are often assumed to be at fault for motorcycle accidents, but most often, that is not the case. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most multi-vehicle motorcycle accidents happen due to the fault of another driver, usually because the driver doesn’t see the motorcycle rider. Despite this, insurance companies, judges and juries are influenced by this bias, and will often make it difficult for motorcyclists injured[...]

Why Motorcycle Safety Month Should Matter to All Drivers

• May 7, 2018
• Attorney David Mann
• Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury

When the weather warms in spring across Georgia and the South, motorcycles are everywhere on our roads.  That is why May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This month with warm, sunny weather is an appropriate time to remind all drivers to be on the alert for motorcyclists. With so much motorcycle traffic on the roads, serious accidents are more likely. In 2016, 4,976 motorcycle drivers and passengers died in accidents, and 88,000[...]