Motorcycle Safety in North Carolina

Sharing the Road with Cars: What Motorcyclists Need to Know

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Riding a motorcycle can be a joyful, exhilarating experience. Unfortunately, however, it can also be a dangerous one. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), while motorcycles account for just two percent of all registered vehicles, they also represent about 10 percent of road fatalities in the state. This is often due to…

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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The U.S. Department of Transportation has designated May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Warmer weather is approaching, and motorcycles are coming out of storage and onto our roads. As always, Daggett Shuler Law urges motorcyclists and drivers to be safe. Troubling Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 88,000 riders were injured—and 4,976 killed—in…

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David Daggett, Griff Shuler and Smokin’ Harley Davidson Marketing Manager, Bill Dotson Discuss Motorcycle Safety on Triad Today TV Show

With about 8.6 million motorcyclists on the road today it is important to know how to stay safe on the road this summer. Attorneys David Daggett and Griff Shuler, and Bill Dotson, Marketing Manager at Smokin Harley Davidson, recently appeared on Triad Today to discuss the importance of motorcycle safety. Griff Shuler explained the severity…

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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is May

Being able to soak up the sun and feel the cool spring air on your motorcycle can make any day a memorable experience. As we begin to see more motorcycles on the roads, we need to remember that safety should always be at the forefront for all drivers. Operating a motorcycle takes a different set…

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Motorcycle Safety Must Be A Top Priority For Bikers & All Drivers

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Since 1998 deaths caused by motorcycle accidents have continued to increase annually. In fact, motorcycle related fatalities accounted for 13% of all motor vehicle deaths in 2015.  Recently another local motorcycle accident occurred in Oak Ridge, NC, which claimed the life of one motorcyclist and injured his passenger. Our sincere condolences go out to the…

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Watch Daggett Shuler Law’s First Brand New TV Commercial About Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety!

Daggett Shuler is excited to present one of our brand new TV Commercials! The topic is motorcycle and bicycle safety. At Daggett Shuler, we are passionate about motorcycle and bicycle safety and have committed a TV commercial to this important topic. David Daggett is an avid cyclist himself, and is aware that accidents can happen…

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Motorcycle Safety Should Be a Top Priority on the Road

It’s summer time, which means that thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are out riding through the Piedmont Triad. Motorcycles are a fun and exciting way to get around, but riders need to be sure that they are focusing on protecting their own safety first and foremost. Motorcycle riders are more exposed to serious harm every time…

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Watch Daggett Shuler Law Discuss Motorcycle Safety on Triad Today this Weekend!

Riding a motorcycle is an exciting and exhilarating way to experience the beautiful scenery of the Piedmont Triad and the surrounding areas. However, it is vitally important for motorcyclists to take precautions to help protect their own safety every time they rev up and go out on the road. Motorcycle and bicycle riders are exposed…

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Is There a Time Limit for Reporting my Injury Claim?

Is there a specific time limit for reporting my claim or going to the doctor? No. However for negligence claims in North Carolina, you must file a lawsuit no later than three years from the date of the accident. Although there is no time limit for reporting a claim, it is normally better to report the claim to the Defendant’s insurance company as soon as possible and to seek medical…

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Motorcyclists Need To Be More Careful Than Ever Before.

Picturesque North Carolina is an ideal state for motorcycle pleasure-cruising.  From the foothills to the beaches, highways, and country roads, all are ideal for hopping on your motorcycle and taking a pleasure cruise on the weekend.  And, even though motorcyclists are tired of hearing the same concerns time-and-again, there are new motorcycle riders that need to hear the gospel of motorcycle safety. Motorcycle Safety If…

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