When you want to take a passenger in your car in New York, both of you get in, buckle up and you are ready to drive. On a motorcycle, your passenger is a rider, just like you are. According to RideApart.com, it is your responsibility to educate your passenger because if he or she does not understand the basics, the risk of a motorcycle accident rises significantly. Getting on and off the motorcycle should be done from the[...]

Think of the last time you drove for awhile on the highway. It's probably safe to say that you saw an accident or two on the side of the road. Most drivers are probably aware of the risks that come along with driving and they hopefully take extra precautions to ensure their safety and the safety of others when they are on the road. However, even the most cautious drivers may be surprised to learn they have a[...]

New York is a very densely populated city. Our roads are also densely traveled. Millions of cars travel the streets, parkways, bridges, tunnels and highways in and around the tri-state area. Joining these cars are motorcycles. For many, a motorcycle is a cheaper, smaller alternative to a car. In New York, many choose to ride motorcycles on some of the busiest streets in the world, and do not always follow all of the traffic regulations in order to[...]

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is an excellent time for motorists in New York to be reminded of the importance of watching out for those on two wheels on city streets, roads and highways. Motorcyclists are vulnerable to greater injuries in a collision with a passenger or commercial vehicle, even when they are wearing safety gear. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, brain injuries are a major cause of death for both helmeted and[...]

Motorcycle safety is a concern for both riders and motorists on the streets of New York, since these vehicles are not equipped with the same protective equipment available in cars. According to RideApart.com, some manufacturers have begun to include technology typically only seen in automobiles, and many claim it could reduce the chances of a motorcycle crash. Infotainment systems are now available on many new motorcycles, with features that may be activated by voice, handlebar controls or through[...]

For many, riding a motorcycle is an exciting and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, sometimes motorcycle accidents can turn devastating and lead to everything from small scratches and bruises to broken bones to the most severe of injuries. As New Yorkers, we are all too familiar with the causes of motorcycle accidents. Here at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny, we have made it our mission to stand up for the rights of motorcycle accident victims. We see the[...]

As a motorcycle rider in New York, your likelihood of a collision may be reduced by the variety of new on-board safety technologies added to vehicles each year, even though your motorcycle does not come equipped with these features. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2014, blind-spot monitoring systems were the most widely included crash-avoidance options offered in vehicles. The American Automobile Association performed a study evaluating these BSM programs to gauge their effectiveness in[...]

We see motorcylists every day on our roads, highways and streets here in New York City and the surrounding area. However, many motorcycle accidents happen each day as well and many can be prevented if the proper precautions were taken by drivers and riders. In order to drive a motorcycle, all riders and their passengers are required to wear helmets meeting the safety standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Motorcycle shops can help fit people[...]

The hazards of motorcycle riding in New York City are well known to many. These dangers are at least partly due to the frequently heavy traffic and the relative lack of protection riders have, and motorcycle crashes are much more likely to result in an injury. In fact, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles reported 4,357 motorcycle accidents in 2014. Of these, 3,863 resulted in an injury, while only 352 caused property damage that did not[...]