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What should you do in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident?
Although the average automobile driver is more likely to get into an accident than a motorcyclist, a motorcycle accident is 26 times more likely to prove fatal.
In many ways, motorcycle accidents fall under the same set of laws as other vehicle accidents. However, there are also some accidents that are very specific to motorcycles. As a motorcyclist, you need to familiarize yourself with all motorcycle specific codes of highway law.
Seeking out a specialist can help make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
These statistics highlight the specific concerns that come with riding a motorcycle.
Increased Skill Level: It takes more skill and physical coordination to ride a motorcycle than to drive a car. A lack of riding skill can often be the cause of an accident as many beginner riders fail to adjust to the specific difficulties that come along with riding a motorcycle.
Hazards on the Road: What may be smaller hazards to car drivers are often more serious hazards for motorcycle riders. These can include potholes, puddles, oil patches, debris, warped road, and train tracks.
Reduced Visibility: As smaller vehicles, motorcycles can be much less easy to spot than other vehicles on the road. Several factors can make it hard for other road users to recognize a motorcycle including another larger vehicle, or difficult road and weather conditions. These problems are increasingly apparent at intersections where 70% of motorcycle-vehicle accidents happen.
Wobble Effect: At high speeds, a motorcycle front end can undergo a wobble effect making it unstable and shaky. This problem, which is often caused by wheel misalignment, can be attributed to a manufacturer fault, which in turn means the manufacturer is financially liable for any injury that should occur.As opposed to general vehicle safety, motorcycle safety is more focused on minimizing the severity of injuries. Foremost among the precautions a motorcyclist can take is to wear a helmet.
Helmet Facts:
Helmet Law
Motorcycle owners in many areas are obliged by law to wear a safety helmet when they ride their motorcycle. However, this is not the case across the board. Despite the safety and injury prevention benefits that have been proven to accompany wearing helmets, a large number of motorcyclists remain resistant to taking this precaution.
It is the motorcyclist's duty to know the law of the area in which they ride their motorcycle and determine whether or not they are obliged to wear a helmet.
Where a motorcyclist is instructed to wear a helmet, it is also the case that their passenger is also instructed to wear one.
It is always safer to wear a helmet, wherever you are
Not Wearing a Helmet
Aside from the injury risks that come along with not wearing a helmet, there are certain legal consequences you may face if you are involved in an accident.
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