Both vehicles are “street legal,” but it is easy to see that there is a huge difference between motorcycles and cars. While motorcycles are involved with more accidents and fatalities overall, over half of such incidents involve contact with a car. One driver is encased in safety and the other is exposed to the elements– even with full safety gear, motorcycle operators are always at greater risk. If you are…

From insurance to safety equipment, motorcycle operators know they have specialized needs and most are happy to pay for the privilege. When it comes to an accident or injury on the road, the best thing a motorcyclist can do is be as safe as possible all of the time. Adhering to regulations will avoid the aforementioned insurance complications, as well as legal consequences. Keep reading the top four tips for…

Distracted driving is one of the top causes of motor vehicle accidents and cell phones are a huge part of that equation. We’ve known for a long time that cell phone use behind the dangerous, yet it’s a problem that continues to grow as more drivers hit the roads with their phones. Keep reading to learn more about the risks and consequences of distracted driving. By the numbers It’s not…

Regardless of severity, a vehicle collision is a traumatic experience for those involved and those unlucky enough to witness it. All collisions create damage and leave scars, even without a physical injury. Everything from ruined property to impacted mental health should be considered when assessing the fallout of a vehicle accident. One of the only methods of recourse for victims in these cases is hiring legal representation, especially when the…

Here at Martin G. Schulz & Associates, we are all-too-familiar with the ugly outcomes of vehicle collisions and the related suffering of those involved. We believe that victims are owed their due in the eyes of the law and that restitution should scale up with the graveness of their difficulties. We all spend time on the road, so we should all be aware of what can happen and, most importantly,…