January 3, 2018 , Motorcycle Accidents
Five facts you should know about motorcycle accidents
Riding a motorcycle is a popular hobby—more than 8.6 million motorcycles run on the road. However, accidents do take place, and motorcyclists can unfortunately suffer catastrophic injuries because motorcycles leave them so exposed. If you or a love...
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July 13, 2017 , Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycling and other common summer activities lead to increase in accidents
First, the good news - it's summer. Concerts in the park, boating on Bellingham Bay, biking along Whatcom County's many back country roads, motorcycle rides along Chuckanut Drive and road trips for the whole family. But the bad news is this brings a ...
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April 18, 2017 , Motorcycle Accidents
Thinking of driving your motorcycle 1/4 mile from a dead stop in six seconds? Read this first.
A recent motorcycle wreck in Whatcom County got me thinking about motorcycle safety. It was a young man whose "speed and inexperience" was blamed by investigators for the fatal wreck. It is one of those devastating pieces of news about a fatal vehicl...
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February 25, 2017 , Motorcycle Accidents
August is the month to avoid driving – especially for Bellingham motorcyclists
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, August is the most dangerous month to be on the road. Most car accident fatalities occur in August, surprisingly. January clocks in at second place, with its snow and ice, longer nights...
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September 29, 2016 , Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accident Settles for over $1M at Mediation
Ms. Sholtz, while riding on the back of her husband’s Harley Davidson, was found lying in a ditch by Medic One after a collision with a Volvo, driven by the Defendant, who was ticketed for failure to yield in an intersection (RCW 46.61.400). ...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Call Bellingham Attorney Bill Coats Law If You Have Serious Injuries after Motorcycle Crash
If you’re reading this page, you probably know this scenario: You or a loved one has been hurt by a collision while driving a motorcycle. You’re dealing with injuries, and the frustration that comes from mounting medical bills and lack of transpo...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Rear End Motorcycle Collisions Happen When You Least Expect It On Bellingham and Whatcom County Roads
These types of collisions usually result in the motorcyclist paying a heavy price for someone else’s mistake. As with any type of motorcycle collision, riders are vulnerable to a host of terrible injuries, such as brain or back injuries that often ...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Attorney Bill Coats Helps Victims of Motorcycle Collisions Caused by Left Turning Vehicles
The vast majority of motorcycle collisions happen at intersections. Imagine that you’re on a motorcycle, turning left when a much bigger, heavier vehicle such as a car or truck comes barreling through and hits you. These kinds of accidents are hard...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
If Your Motorcycle Accident Resulted in Spinal Cord Injury You Need Bill Coats’ Help
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst kinds that accident victims suffer. Because of the factors present in motorcycle accidents, too often they tragically occur. Motorcyclists simply lack the protection that cars and trucks have. And yet not a ...
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August 26, 2015 , Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Deadly on Bellingham and Whatcom County Roads
Washington has a rich and varied landscape, from gorgeous beaches to some of the most incredible mountains in the country. Bellingham and the environs surrounding it in Whatcom and Skagit Counties is blessed with both land and sea, making it a wonder...
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