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by Michael TarioJune 9, 2026Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

How a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident or Scooter Accident

National Ride to Work Day is Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Every year, motorcycle and scooter riders are encouraged to trade in their cars or trucks on the second Tuesday of June to celebrate the benefits of commuting on two wheels. While riding can be fun and fuel-efficient, it also comes with risks. Riders have far less protection than people in cars, making them more likely to suffer serious injuries in a motorcycle accident or scooter accident. Even a low-speed crash can cause serious injuries. Broken bones, road rash, head injuries, and back injuries are common. Recovery often means medical bills and missed work, which can lead to financial stress.

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by Michael TarioMay 18, 2026Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Why Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage Is Essential for Washington Motorcyclists

In honor of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, let’s talk about how important it is for riders to carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. Motorcyclists are far more likely to suffer severe injuries in a crash than occupants of enclosed vehicles because motorcycles lack the protective structure, crumple zones, and safety restraints found in cars. Unfortunately, serious injuries can lead to expensive medical bills and lost wages due to time off of work recovering. In some cases, permanent disability and/or care expenses may apply.

In a perfect world, every driver would carry car insurance with coverage limits high enough to fully cover the damages they cause in an accident, but that isn’t always the reality. UM/UIM acts as a vital financial safety net against uninsured and underinsured drivers by covering high medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering when another driver’s insurance is insufficient.

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Motorcycle accident scene with a fallen rider wearing a helmet, highlighting the risks associated with motorcycle riding and the importance of safety tips.
by Michael TarioMay 11, 2026Wrongful Death Blog Bellingham0 comments

Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents

Because motorcycles are smaller and lack the protective metal frame of a passenger vehicle, motorcyclists are far more vulnerable to fatal injuries in a collision. Drivers often miss motorcyclists in a blind spot or mirror, and many do not understand that motorcycles maneuver differently than larger vehicles. While riders are often unfairly blamed for accidents, more than 50 percent of motorcycle vs. car collisions are caused by a negligent driver in wrongful death motorcycle accidents.

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Motorcycle accident scene with a fallen rider wearing a helmet, highlighting the risks associated with motorcycle riding and the importance of safety tips.
by Michael TarioSeptember 29, 2025Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Ferndale Highlights Dangers for Riders

When a motorcycle and a car collide, the outcome is rarely equal. Motorcyclists are at far higher risk for a fatal injury in a fatal motorcycle accident than drivers because of the lack of physical protection around them while drivers and passengers inside a car benefit from seat belts, airbags, and a reinforced metal frame.

If your loved one was killed in a fatal motorcycle accident due to a negligent driver, you do not have to navigate the pain and financial strain alone. Reach out to an experienced motorcycle accident attorney who can thoroughly evaluate your case, hold negligent parties accountable, and fight to protect your legal rights through a full and fair settlement.

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by Michael TarioSeptember 18, 2025Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

How Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Fight Insurance Company Bias Against Motorcycle Riders

Motorcycle riders face a high risk of life-altering injuries if they are involved in collisions with larger motor vehicles. Quite simply, riders do not have the protection of a metal frame around them and can easily be thrown from their bike. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6,335 motorcyclists killed in 2023, representing fifteen percent of all traffic fatalities.

If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident, you deserve to know your legal rights around accident claims. As experienced motorcycle accident injury attorneys, we have helped hundreds of injured riders and their families fight back against insurance industry bias against motorcycle riders to recover full and fair compensation for their losses.

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by Michael TarioAugust 27, 2025Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

The 10 Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Motorcycle riders are at a great disadvantage for injuries when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident with a car or truck because a motorcycle isn’t enclosed. Riders are also far more likely to be struck by a car or truck than to hit another vehicle themselves because motorcycles are smaller and harder for other drivers to see. Inexperienced riders are particularly at increased risk for collisions with cars or trucks because they may not be aware of driver’s blind spots. The worst of the most common motorcycle accident injuries can lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages, and long-term pain.

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Motorcycle accident scene with a fallen rider wearing a helmet, highlighting the risks associated with motorcycle riding and the importance of safety tips.
by Michael TarioOctober 31, 2024Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Risks of Losing Control of a Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it is not without unique and significant risks. Being exposed to the open air, a motorcyclist is less shielded than drivers and passengers in other types of motor vehicles, and is, therefore, more likely to sustain more serious injuries in a crash. According to injury facts from the NSC, motorcycles make up only three percent of all registered vehicles and 0.7 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States, yet motorcyclists accounted for 14.6 percent of all traffic fatalities and 3.5 percent of all injuries in 2022.

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by Michael TarioMay 7, 2024Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

May is National Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Month

With the warmer weather come more riders and cyclists on the roads. This is a crucial time for drivers to be more alert and prepared to take additional driving precautions to help keep everyone safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has named May the Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and the League of American Bicyclists has recognized May as National Bicyclist Safety Month to help educate the public about how drivers, riders, and bicyclists can share the roads safely.

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by Michael TarioDecember 7, 2023Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

Dangers of Motorcycle Lane Splitting

Motorcyclists have to adhere to the same traffic laws as regular cars, with only a few exceptions. Motorcyclists may be tempted to get ahead of traffic by motorcycle lane splitting but the practice is currently illegal in Washington State. While there are efforts to change the law and allow lane splitting throughout the state, there are concerns about its safety.

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by Michael TarioOctober 17, 2022Car Accident Attorney Blog Bellingham0 comments

What to Know About Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents Amid Increase in Motorcycle Accident Fatalities

Motorcycle riders are at an increased risk for crash and injury compared to drivers of other motor vehicles and the numbers have been going up in recent years. In 2020, 5,579 motorcyclists died in crashes, which was the highest number recorded and an 11 percent increase over 2019. These fatal accidents were responsible for 14 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities in 2020 and were more than double the number of motorcyclist deaths in 1997.

If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident because of the negligence of another, contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. The injury lawyer can discuss your legal rights and calculate the value of your claim.

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