Our bike accident attorneys are excited to celebrate Women’s History Month by sharing some iconic women in motorcycle history! Women have been part of the motorcycling world since its invention. While they might not feature in the history books as much as their male counterparts, women have significantly contributed to the rise of motorcycling and are still a major force today.
In recent years, women have continued to break new ground. In the United States, female riders have been an integral part of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) since its inception. Women have also formed their own organizations, such as Ladies of Harley and Women in the Wind, which provide support and ride programs for female motorcyclists.
Today, women motorcyclists can be found worldwide, from beginner riders to professional racers. They are tackling every type of riding imaginable – from motocross to touring, street riding to endurance racing – proving that gender does not define what is possible on two wheels. There is nothing stopping a woman from achieving her dream of becoming a motorcycle enthusiast or taking on any adventure she pleases. Here are a few women who made history on their motorcycles.
Avis and Effie Hotchkiss
Effie Hotchkiss first learned to ride motorcycles at the age of only 16. In 1915, she got her first Harley-Davidson, a model 11-F with a sidecar. The Harley-Davidson Model 11-F was the first to feature a 3-speed gearbox. Effie made it her goal to become the first woman to travel across the United States, from Brooklyn, New York, to San Francisco on a motorcycle. On May 2, 1915, she began her journey across the United States with her mother, Avis, in the sidecar. It took them two months to reach San Francisco, California. After reaching the Pacific Ocean at Ocean Beach, the two women were photographed pouring out a jar of Atlantic seawater into the Pacific Ocean. Their successful journey made Effie and Avis the first transcontinental female motorcyclists.
Susan Lang
In 1915, Mrs. Susan Lang broke a record for the longest-distance solo motorcycle trip. She even brought her three kids in the sidecar! Susan Lang is also recognized as one of the most accomplished motorcycle mechanics in the US, both male and female.
Valerie Thompson
Valerie Thompson is the fastest female motorcycle racer in the world and a ten-time land speed record holder with membership in the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame. She is a member of eight 200 MPH clubs and one 300(!) MPH club. Valerie is the designated rider for the famous BUB 7 motorcycle streamliner. This American-built streamliner has held the motorcycle land-speed record twice from 2006-2008 and again from 2009-2010.
Dorothy “Dot” Robinson
Dorothy “Dot” Robinson established one of the first women’s first motorcycle groups, Motorcycle Maids, which still exists today. She was the president for 25 years. She was also known as an impressive racer, earning her first victory in a 100-mile endurance run with a perfect score. She also took second place in a very challenging two-day “Jack Pine” enduro in 1937, a race where less than half the racers even finished. She later went on to win the Jack Pine in 1940. She is estimated to have ridden her motorcycles more than 1.5 million miles in her lifetime. She is often called “The First Lady of Motorcycling,” thanks to the efforts she put into motorcycling. She was inducted into the American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame in 1998.
DO YOU NEED A BIKE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS?
If you are in a motorcycle accident that results in a personal injury- no matter the severity—and you are not at fault, you may be eligible for compensation. If this may be your case, you should consult with a personal injury attorney with experience in motorcycle accidents so that you can better your chances of a payout in court.
OUR BIKE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS CAN HELP YOU
If a motorcyclist is injured in an accident due to the negligence of another driver, the motorcyclist can recover compensation for losses that result through a personal injury lawsuit. Compensable losses include property loss, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Furthermore, if a loved one was killed in a motorcycle accident, family members may be able to recover damages in a wrongful death lawsuit. If you are a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident, do not hesitate to contact a Texas motorcycle accident attorney at Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., who will review the facts of your case and represent you through this difficult period.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
ABOUT HERRMAN & HERRMAN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS
With over 100 years of combined experience among the legal team of Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., our Texas personal injury attorneys have successfully resolved over 20,000 cases. When representing injured Texas residents, we fight for justice against wrongdoing and aggressively pursue the best resolution to complex personal injury claims.
If you or a loved one was injured, please get in touch with us for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. Herrman & Herrman, P.L.L.C., is a locally based law firm that holds negligent individuals and companies accountable for their wrongdoing. We are not a personal injury mill that advertises nationwide. We provide individualized advocacy in attending to all aspects of claims that involve. Our firm has offices in the following locations: Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, Dallas, Brownsville, McAllen, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Ft. Worth, TX.
We remain by our client’s side, handling all aspects of their claims and attending to all legal, medical, and financial needs. That dedication combines experience, legal knowledge, and insight from a former insurance adjuster and several former insurance defense attorneys. Whether our clients suffer from physical pain from an accident or the emotional grief of death, we treat clients with compassion. We put their mind at ease during difficult times by answering their questions concerning the length of their claim, medical bills, financial compensation, and their overall need for a lawyer.
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