Motorcycle

Avon Man Awarded $42 Million in Landmark Verdict Against Tesla in Motorcycle Crash Lawsuit

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Indianapolis, Indiana – An Avon man has been awarded over $42 million by a Marion Superior Court jury for the serious injuries he sustained in a 2017 motorcycle crash involving a Tesla Inc. employee. The verdict was reached on Wednesday, holding Tesla Inc. and its employee, Kyle Kaszuba, responsible for the accident that resulted in severe injuries to motorcyclist Chris Dugan. The jury found Kaszuba to be 70% responsible for the crash, while Dugan was deemed 30% responsible. According to court records, the collision occurred on Rockville Road in 2017 when Kaszuba, a Tesla service … Read more

New Laws Improve Motorcycle Safety and Eliminate Duplicate Testing Requirements

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Motorcyclists in Illinois can now benefit from two new laws that aim to improve their experience on the road. House Bill 2582 and Senate Bill 896, which took effect on January 1, have brought significant changes to the state’s motorcycle regulations. One of the new laws, House Bill 2582, eliminates the requirement for motorcyclists under the age of 18 to complete a motorcycle driver’s examination with the Secretary of State. Previously, 16- to 17-year-old riders had to complete a Cycle Driver Testing Course provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation, in addition … Read more

Two Riders Hospitalized in Serious Motorcycle Crash at Otay Mesa Intersection

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OTAY MESA, CA – A motorcycle collision at the intersection of Britannia Boulevard and Highway 905 in Otay Mesa left a rider and passenger hospitalized with serious injuries on Friday morning. The incident took place at approximately 7:23 a.m., according to the San Diego Police Department. Details surrounding the crash remain limited, but early reports suggest that a 25-year-old man was operating the motorcycle at the time of the collision. The identities of both the rider and passenger have not been disclosed at this time. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to provide medical … Read more