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Motorcycles are undeniably appealing. They offer freedom, speed, agility, and convenience you can’t get with a car. But they’re also extremely dangerous. And while some risks in life are worth taking, the statistics around motorcycle crashes suggest riding isn’t on that list. Riding a motorcycle exposes you to hazards and catastrophic injuries that even the most careful driver can’t avoid. 

Thinking about using a bike for daily commuting or just for fun? Below are the biggest reasons to think twice before getting on a bike.

1. Motorcycles are far more deadly than cars

Although motorcycles make up a small percentage of vehicles on the road, they account for a disproportionately high number of fatalities and injuries. Since there’s no metal cage, bike riders are far more vulnerable in a crash.

 According to the stats, motorcycle riders are 22 times more likely to die in an accident than car occupants. Cars have airbags, seatbelts, and crumple zones. On a motorcycle, your body is completely unprotected.

Worse, motorcycles are extremely hard to see. Car drivers frequently miss bikes in their blind spots and that can lead to serious crashes. And that’s why you see so many lawsuits filed by motorcycle riders. Many of them have experienced devastating and permanently disabling injuries, and filing a lawsuit is the only way they can pay their medical bills.

2. Head injuries are a serious threat

Even with a proper motorcycle helmet, head injuries are a risk. They are the leading cause of death and disability among motorcyclists. However, according to the CDC, helmets do reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and the risk of death by 37%. But even so, at highway speeds, even the best helmet won’t absorb all the impact. Riders wearing a helmet are still at risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Crash survivors with head injuries are often left with permanent disabilities and cognitive issues. These are life-altering impairments that impact mood, independence, and memory. Riders underestimate the risk until it happens to them. 

3. Road hazards hit bikes harder

Road hazards that a car can avoid easily are often deadly obstacles for motorcycles. For example, wet leaves and loose gravel can make a car skid a little, but they’re deadly for motorcycles. And a pothole has to be pretty big to do damage to a car. For a motorcycle rider, even a small pothole can send them flying off their bike.

Vehicles with two wheels have less stability, and even a small slick patch of paint can cause a crash. And when you factor in weather (like rain, snow, ice, and mist), there’s even less traction. Most roads weren’t designed for bikes, and even a routine ride to the grocery store can become a hazard.

4. Drivers are distracted

Even riders who drive their bikes safely can’t control distracted or aggressive drivers on the road. Unfortunately, many drivers are distracted by their phones, and that makes them less likely to see a motorcycle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 3,275 people in 2023.

Another common issue is left-turn collisions. Cars turning left at intersections often fail to yield to oncoming motorcycles. Perhaps the worst situation is when the driver of a car is speeding or drunk. These accidents happen so fast and are so severe that they’re almost impossible to avoid.

5. Insurance costs are high

Motorcycle insurance is costly, and prices are determined based on the high risk. Getting a motorcycle insured can cost up to 72% more than car insurance in some states. But even with insurance, coverage for catastrophic injuries is typically limited because insurance companies know it’s a huge possibility. That’s another reason why so many injured bikers file personal injury lawsuits. They have no other choice if they want to pay their bills.

Insurers also consider repair and theft risks. Bikes are much easier to steal and usually cost more to repair than the value of the bike. Everything about riding a motorcycle is risky, and insurance companies aren’t going to treat them the same as cars.

6. The financial fallout after a crash is huge

If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident you can expect higher medical bills, mostly because injuries are more severe and recovery times are long. You may have to go through rehab and physical therapy. You may even need in-home or long-term care. And if you can no longer work, you’ll need to go on disability and downsize your life to make up for the income loss.

Think twice before riding a motorcycle

While they’re appealing, motorcycles are extremely risky. Between the lack of protection and unpredictable roads, riding isn’t the thrill it’s made out to be. 

Tuesday was the season premiere of Dancing with the Stars. Even though that was the first night of the dancing competition, the producers have already mapped out the rest of the season, at least when it comes to the themes.

Alfonso Ribeiro, Julianne Hough, and last year’s winner Joey Graziadei announced this season’s themes on the Official Dancing with the Stars Podcast.

So what are they? Next week, it is One-Hit Wonder Night, followed by TikTok Night, Disney Night, Dedication Night, Wicked Night, Halloween Night, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, The 20th Birthday Party in Celebration of DWTS’s 20th Year, and the last theme before the finals is Prince.

Which theme night are you looking most forward to? I can’t wait for TikTok night! Although I watch their TikToks all the time, so it is almost like I have already seen them.

Who is Emmys worst dressed? – Celebitchy

Emmys best dressed – Paulette Cohn

Is Shailene Woodley single? – The Cut

Did you miss this Emmys joke? – Pajiba

Game of Thrones is getting a spinoff – Screen Rant

Spinal Tap explains where they’ve been? – George Pennacchio

Why was Benson Boone’s cameraman man arrested? – WDJX

Niall Horan is back on The Voice this season, along with Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, and Snoop Dogg. However, he is not like the other three.

If this were Sesame Street, they would be asking us how, “One of These Things (Is Not Like the Others).” Is it because he was not born in North America? No! Is it because he is not old enough to be a member of AARP (Bublé turns 50 next week)? No! Is it because he was in a band and they weren’t? No! Is it because he was discovered on a Reality show? No!

So what is it? His co-judges sent out a memo to each other telling them to wear all black and leather, and forgot to tell him. So he showed up wearing all green. And he stood out like a four-leaf clover.

Will he be lucky this season like he was during his previous two, and win for a third time? We will have to watch NBC starting on September 22nd to see if the third time will also be the charm for the One Direction singer.

Spribe Studios is the developer of the Aviator casino game. A recent High Court judgement in the United Kingdom has ruled in its favour regarding the release of a possible copycat game.

If you are a sports fan, place bets, or play online casinos, chances are you have seen the familiar Aviator logo. It features a biplane flying high, propeller whirring, with the game’s name in a distinctive font underneath. There have been recent legal battles over who owns this logo and branding, and the battle has now travelled across Europe to the United Kingdom. Taking place between developers Spribe and Aviator LLC, it aimed to block a copycat edition of the game in the United Kingdom.

What is the Aviator Game?

The Aviator game was invented in the country of Georgia. Originally available only in crypto casinos, it became hugely popular and was soon being played all over the globe. It is estimated to have around 12 million players per month. Astonishingly, 350,000 bets are made per minute worldwide on the title.

When playing Aviator, you make a wager based on the path of an on-screen aircraft. As long as it stays in the air, multipliers will increase your total. However, if you don’t cash out before the plane soars off into the stratosphere, then you lose your bet. Easy to get started with and packed with social features, it was a fresh perspective on the iGaming phenomenon when it arrived, and one lapped up around the globe.

The genre it spawned became known as ‘crash’ gaming, and inevitably, it spawned a host of imitators. However, none of these have been made by a company named Aviator LLC, which is a totally separate entity from the original developers, who are named Spribe.

What Was The UK High Court Decision?

On August 1st, 2025, the UK High Court decided that an interim injunction would be granted to Spribe so they could block a game by Aviator LLC, which used the same concept and name as their title. This also prevents it from being marketed in the United Kingdom.

Spribe has owned the license for its game in the United Kingdom since 2020, and the Georgian-based Aviator LLC has recently begun marketing its own offering to Spribe’s customers. The court stated that in the proceedings, Aviator LLC had provided “conflicting and contradictory” evidence, which evaded responsibility. They later went on to add that their approach was childlike and petulant.

The owner of Spribe, David Natroshvili,  commented on the move by adding, “I am pleased that the highly respected UK Court supports our position and has granted an injunction preventing Aviator LLC from launching and promoting its copycat game. SPRIBE created the Aviator crash game in 2018 and is the sole owner of the game globally. We will continue to take all necessary steps globally to protect SPRIBE, our partners, and players from any third parties who seek to undermine or infringe our rights.”

Where Does The Issue Stem From?

The battle for intellectual property goes back to 2016. Allegedly, Teimuraz Ugulava created the distinctive logo and filed it at the Georgian State Trademark Agency through a company he owned. The game was launched on an online casino in 2019, which was owned by Ugulava. This site was later sold to a larger international gambling company, but the logo and branding for Aviator were not included in the sale.

Despite this, the online gambling platform, now owned by another company, along with the developers Spribe, continued to use the branding. It was then modified slightly and used internationally. This is where the dispute began, with Spribe claiming it created the game, and also adding that it owns the title and its logo.

In May this year, the Supreme Court of Georgia ruled in favour of Aviator LLC. They said that Spribes’ trademarks were registered in bad faith and were in violation of Aviator LLC’s copyright. This set a precedent, being the country in which the intellectual property stemmed. They now own the trademark and graphic image of an aircraft associated with it.

There is currently a battle going on at the European Union Intellectual Property Office regarding this. Aviator LLC has filed to acquire ownership of Spribes trademarks. So far, Spribe has asked for three separate extensions to the deadline.

Crash Gaming

Games are actually extremely hard, if not impossible, to copyright. In fact, you can visit most online casinos and find a host of Aviator clones. Some have replaced the aircraft with meteors, astronauts, and even changed it to frogs crossing a road. Yet at their heart, they follow the same concept.

This is why the branding and intellectual property associated with Aviator are so important. Whoever holds it has the keys to the original and most well-known Crash gaming title. By no means is this matter closed, and the European ruling will have a huge impact on how it rolls out globally in the near future.

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