Denver (Dara Zeier) -- Summer will soon fade into fall and temperatures will slowly start cooling down. But for now, prime motorcycle season is underway. While you might see a motorcyclist lane splitting in traffic, it is actually illegal in Colorado. What is lane splitting? The Colorado State Patrol said it is a traffic maneuver...

DENVER (Dara Zeier) -- With the summer riding season in full swing in Colorado, it is important to be prepared before you head out on your motorcycle. Even when you're following traffic laws, sometimes the unexpected can happen. What to do if you're in a motorcycle accident If you're in a motorcycle accident, here...

Denver -- (Dara Zeier) The Colorado Department of Transportation says motorcycle fatalities in our state reached a record high for the last 10 years in 2022 with 149 motorcyclists killed in Colorado last year. Counties with most motorcycle deaths in 2022 CDOT said the following counties in our state had the most motorcycle deaths:...

Helmets are one of the most valuable tools that can prevent severe head injuries that result from motorcycle collisions. However, motorcyclists over the age of 18 in Colorado do not have to wear motorcycle helmets if they choose not to. Even so, we strongly recommend that every motorcyclist wear a DOT-approved helmet in order...

Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries for the motorcycle driver and any passengers on the bike. Often, motorcycle accident injuries are rather obvious, such as major lacerations or broken bones. However, there are times when internal injuries occur as a result of a motorcycle collision, but the signs and symptoms are not immediately...

Head-on collisions can be devastating for any type of motorist, but this is particularly true for motorcyclists. Motorcyclists already lack the same types of protection that those inside of other vehicles have. If a motorcyclist is involved in a head-on collision, this typically means that one or both parties were traveling at a higher...

Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than other drivers on the roadway because they lack the protection available to those inside traditional passenger vehicles. The very nature of these vehicles means that there are more roadway hazards. This is particularly true when it comes to hazards caused by rainy conditions. Here, we want to discuss the...

When most people think of motorcycle accidents, they think of motorcycles colliding with other vehicles or fixed objects around the roadway. However, sometimes, hazards for motorcyclists come directly from the roadway itself. Potholes present incredible risks for motorcyclists, much more so than for other drivers on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss the...

Any time a motorcyclist sustains an injury or property damage as a result of an accident caused by another driver, they will typically turn to the insurance carrier of the other driver to recover compensation. However, dealing with insurance carriers can be challenging, particularly for motorcyclists. Here, we want to discuss the best ways...

Motorcycle accidents are not uncommon in and around the Denver area. Unfortunately, these incidents often occur due to the negligent actions of other drivers on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common mistakes that vehicle drivers make when operating around motorcycles throughout the city. By understanding these common errors,...