NHTSA Calculates Economic Costs from Rising U.S. Car Accident Rate
It’s no secret that car accident rates have risen rapidly in nearly every region of the United States over the last few years. Now a groundbreaking new study from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is shedding light on precisely what those crashes are costing society on an economic level. The Killino Firm’s Auto Accident […]
As Motorcycles Grow in Popularity, So Does the Danger
Motorcycles are becoming more and more popular as a mode of transportation. But with the approach of warm weather and summer travel, the risk of serious and fatal motorcycle crashes is growing. To avoid tragedy, bikers and the drivers of other motor vehicles must make every effort to share the road safely. The Killino Firm’s […]
Motorcycle Tires Recalled for Defect That Can Increase Risk of Crashes
On August 11, 2014, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) of 8,070 motorcycle tires for tread and belt separation defects. The tires subject to the recall include certain ContiAttack SM, ContiSportAttack, ContiSportAttack2, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Soft, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Medium, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Endurance, and ContiRoadAttack 2 […]
Attention 2014 Harley Owners: Harley-Davidson Has Recalled Motorcycles for Ignition-switch Defects
On August 1, 2014, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced that Harley-Davidson will be recalling motorcycles around the world for the same type of ignition-switch defects that have prompted recalls by GM, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. A total of 4,500 bikes will be recalled, worldwide, including more than 3,300 from the United States. According […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Protects Consumers Injured by Defective Motorcycles
In early July 2014, Harley-Davidson identified a defect in certain of its touring motorcycles and issued a voluntary recall of more than 66,000 bikes to protect consumers’ safety. Touring and CVO Touring series motorbikes manufactured between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014, were reportedly recalled due to the improper installation of the motorbikes’ front […]
Miami motorcycle accident injures firefighter
6:00 AM Monday Morning – A lone motorcycle collides with a truck at the crossing of South Dixie Highway and 22nd Avenue. No witnesses have come forward. No tickets have been written. There is a question of whether or not the traffic camera captured the accident. There has been no mention of the truck’s driver, […]
Motorcycle accident in Miami in Obamas motorcade
Two motorcycle sergeants were injured on a Wednesday night before 9 p.m. near downtown Miami where Interstate 95 meets State Road 836. The two sergeants were in a motorcade escorting President Barack Obama to the Miami International Airport. The motorcade was leaving Miami Beach when the accident occurred. The president had attended an evening fundraiser […]
Motorcycle accidents injures many and claim lives in New York, Miami, Texas, LA
Former editor of Ms. Magazine and renowned feminist Mary Thom was killed last Friday in a motorcycle accident in Yonkers, New York. According to close friend and publisher of Ms. Magazine, Eleanor Smeal, Thom was driving along a parkway when her motorcycle crashed. Thom was 68. Thom had taken her motorcycle, a 1996 Honda Magna […]
Man Involved in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Stands Trial
Jon P. Heaney stood before a jury on Monday charged with vehicular homicide for crashing into five bikers last year in Maine. A group of motorcycles was being driven south of East Bangor, Maine on July 1, 2011 when Heaney came around a curve in his Dodge Ram, careening into the group and killing two. […]
Classic Motorworks Announces Motorcycle Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a motorcycle recall that involves nearly 200 defective motorcycles. The recalled models include: Royal Enfield/ Bullet Electra E-5 (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G-5 Classic (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Deluxe (2009) Royal Enfield/ Bullet G5 Military (2009) Basis of the 2009 Motorcycle Recall Issued by Classic Morotworks, […]
