| Motorcycle accidents cause a
much higher incidence of death and injury per
accident than do car accidents. In other words, if
you are involved in a vehicular accident and you are
on a motorcycle, you are 3 times more likely to be
injured and 14 times more likely to be killed. Helmet laws, enacted in many states, are helping to
reduce these numbers, but motorcyclists still are at
greater risk of death or injury than those in
passenger vehicles.
It is always wise to take precautions when riding a
motorcycle, including:
- Wear a helmet and require your
passengers to do so.
- Obey the traffic laws,
especially in regard to speeding, passing, and following
too closely.
- Remember that you are not as
large or as visible as an automobile, so do all you can
to increase your own visibility, such as riding with the
headlight on at all times and wearing reflective
clothing after dark.
- Be sure you are able to control
the motorcycle while carrying a passenger and insist
that the passenger obey your directions.
- Road hazards have a much greater
affect on a small two-wheel vehicle, so watch for bumps,
cracks in the road, loose gravel or any other condition
that might cause you to lose control.
If you or a loved one has
suffered an injury as a result of a vehicular crash
involving a motorcycle, call Law Office of James C. DeZao at
1-800-675-2604. The initial consultation is free of
charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will
work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get
paid for our services only if there is a monetary
recovery of funds. In many cases a lawsuit must be
filed before an applicable expiration date, known as
a statute of limitations. Therefore, please call
right away to ensure that you do not waive your
right to possible compensation. |
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