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Should lane splitting be legalized in Rhode Island and Massachusetts? Lane splitting, also known as white lining and lane filtering, refers to riding a motorcycle in between two lanes of traffic, close to or on the white lines separating the lanes on roadways. To date, only California has legalized the practice. I’m personal injury attorney, …

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I’m personal injury attorney, Mike Lombardi. Today, I’d like to talk about the common causes of motorcycle accidents. The life you save might be your own. Unfortunately, there are very few motorcycle accidents that are minor, especially when cars are involved. In fact, motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a collision than …

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I’m personal injury attorney Mike Lombardi. And today, I’d like to give you a few safety tips, whether you’re new to motorcycling or just plain rusty. They could prevent you from becoming a casualty of a motorcycle crash. New, inexperienced bikers and those who are taking up motorcycling again, need to be sure they are …

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Should I give a recorded statement after an accident? You may be asked to give a recorded statement to the insurance company if you were injured in an accident. If you do, you could lose your case. After a car or motorcycle accident, you may receive a call from the insurance company of the person …

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Riding a motorcycle? Watch out for cars making a left-hand turn. Your green light doesn’t necessarily mean go. One of the greatest safety threats for motorcyclists is when they enter an intersection, having the right of way and face a driver making a left hand turn in front of them. I’m personal injury attorney Mike …

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When a car door and a motorcyclist collide, it can be fatal. Being doored is a common cause of motorcycle accidents. That’s when a motorcycle is passing a parked or stopped car and the driver or backseat passenger opens their door in front of the rider. I’m personal injury attorney Mike Lombardi. Serious injuries or …

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Are you a motorcycle rider? If so, always have an escape route because most motorcycle accidents are caused by distracted passenger car drivers or their inability to see motorcyclists. It’s very important that riders always plan on having an escape route when they are riding. Watch out for hazards I’m personal injury attorney, Mike Lombardi. …

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I’m personal injury attorney Mike Lombardi. Today, I’d like to talk about bikers and TBIs. Bikers are statistically more likely to suffer a traumatic brain injury from motorcycle accidents as compared to people in motor vehicle accidents that don’t involve a motorcycle. But you don’t have to be one of them. How traumatic brain injuries …

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Light up your bike. You need to be seen. You want to be as visible as possible when you ride your motorcycle, so that you’ll be seen by other vehicles on the road. Motorcycle lights help serve that purpose and are among the most important safety features you have on your bike. Visibility is important …

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The myths believed by some bikers for not wearing a motorcycle helmet are just that–myths. Some of the reasons people have given for not wearing a motorcycle helmet are almost laughable if it were a laughing matter. However, if you are involved in a motorcycle accident and you’re not wearing a helmet, the consequences could …

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