An 80-year-old Indiana man has passed away from his injuries relating to a motorcycle accident.

The accident occurred on December 12, 2011 in Tampa Bay, Florida. The man was operating his 2007 Harley Davidson around 11:00 p.m. when he entered into a crossover lane. While attempting to cross over the lanes of traffic, the man was struck by an oncoming semi-truck.

The 54-year-old semi-truck driver tried to avoid the motorcycle but was not able to get out of the way in time. The man on the motorcycle was ejected. He was immediately taken to a local hospital and listed in critical condition. Five days after the accident took place, the man succumbed to his injuries.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with Honda, has declared a recall on 126,000 Honda Goldwing motorcycles.

An issue with the secondary brakes is the reason for the national recall. The master cylinder on the brakes has the potential to pull down the rear brakes of the bike, increasing the chance to be involved in an accident.

This recall affects the GL 1800 models of the Honda Goldwing that were manufactured between 2001 and 2010 as well as the 2012 models.  Beginning in January, owners of these recalled motorcycles can have their bike inspected and fixed for free at any Honda dealership.

Motorcycle malfunctions can be the reason for serious accidents and injuries. If you have been injured in an accident due to a malfunctioning motorcycle, please contact the Wisconsin motorcycle malfunction lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

At the end of November, there were 85 people who lost their lives in motorcycle accidents across the state of Wisconsin. Of the 85 people, 77 of them were operating the motorcycle and 8 of them were passengers.

Overall in 2011, there were 515 deaths resulting from car accidents in Wisconsin. This number, although it may seem high, is drastically lower than the five-year average for the state.

In the month of November alone there were 50 deaths, making this the third-safest November in Wisconsin’s history dating back to World War II. Police will be paying close attention to drivers who violate safety hazards this holiday season so that people stay safe on the roads.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. by calling 800-242-2874 today.

Peter Starrs, a famous skateboarder, passed away on Saturday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was operating in San Francisco.

Investigation into what caused the motorcycle accident is still ongoing, but the 24-year-old was the only one involved in the accident. He was traveling on 101-80 ramp in San Francisco around 12:30 a.m. when he was thrown from the ramp onto the street below.

The Seattle native had relocated to San Francisco in order to become immersed in the skateboarding scene. He was highly regarded as a famous skateboarder and the news of his death was devastating to the tight knit skateboarding world.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.

A 23-year-old Racine woman was killed this September when she was thrown from a motorcycle during an accident. She died at the scene and left behind a 3-year-old son. The woman was a junior studying criminology at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

A benefit was held in her memory and raised money to help her family with funeral costs. The benefit featured catered food from where the woman worked while attending college. There were also activities for children to enjoy including face painting.

Motorcycle accidents are dangerous and sometimes fatal. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in Wisconsin, please contact the Wisconsin motorcycle accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874 today.