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Why You Shouldn’t Brush off Near-Miss Motorcycle Accidents

By | October 5th, 2017

It’s not uncommon for bikers to experience close calls or near-miss motorcycle accidents. A common reaction afterwards is breathing a deep sigh of relief as the adrenaline wears off. Other than a lasting bad memory, life for the motorcyclist resumes as if nothing happened. After all, near-miss accidents have no physical consequences. However, this reaction is a mistake, especially if near misses have happened multiple times. These incidents indicate that there’s an underlying problem with your riding or perhaps your gear. It’s best to examine what you could have done.

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Motorcycle Accident Protection: When to Replace Your Helmet

By | August 31st, 2017

Snell certified motorcycle helmets are well-built and have saved the lives of many motorcyclists. However, that doesn’t mean they’re indestructible. In fact, they’re intended for use as throw-away products. That is, you should retire them after they’ve been through one motorcycle accident. Although the outer shell is subjected to high impact forces and friction during an accident, the real damage occurs to the interior foam, which absorbs impact energy by deforming. Without this “give,” the impact shock wave would be transmitted directly to your head. The problem is that after.

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Motorcycle Disfigurement Accidents

By | August 24th, 2017

Disfigurement injuries happen in both automobile and motorcycle accidents. However, the potential for disfigurement is particularly high for motorcyclists. The rider’s motorcycle provides little protection during an accident. This leaves the helmet, leather, boots, and gloves as the only barriers between the motorcyclist’s body and other motor vehicles and objects. Hitting the wrong type of guard rail, for example, can sever limbs, which is among the most severe of disfigurement injuries. Facial disfigurement is another possible outcome of a motorcycle accident. Riders thrown off a bike, tumble and slide along.

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Wrongful Death: The Motorcycle Death Wobble

By | August 17th, 2017

The motorcycle death wobble occurs when the motorcycle handlebars and front wheel rapidly wobble back and forth. This motion or oscillation, quickly gets worse until the rider loses control. The death wobble can cause bad motorcycle accidents in which the motorcyclist runs off the road, or veers into oncoming traffic, or falls off the bike. At normal speeds this problem is usually caused by a maintenance problem that makes the steering unstable. All it takes for the death wobble to start is an irregularity in the pavement, a gust of wind, the rider.

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Two Psychological Factors That Cause Motorcycle Accidents

By | August 10th, 2017

Of all the motor vehicles on the road, motorcycles are the least safe. They are less stable and less visible than four-wheeled vehicles. They also lack the protection systems of cars and trucks such as bumpers, protective “cages,” seatbelts, and airbags. The only safety system motorcyclists have is their protective gear, riding skills, and their mindset. Unfortunately, the mindset of some motorcyclists greatly increases their injury and fatality risk. Here are two psychological factors that cause motorcycle accidents: Riding With the Wrong Attitude The wrong attitude distorts clear thinking and risk assessments..

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How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents in the Rain

By | August 10th, 2017

The things about motorcycles that make them so enjoyable in good weather, make them downright scary in the rain. Their two wheels, which give you a nimble ride on dry pavement, threaten to toss you to the pavement in wet conditions, and their lack of a protective cage increases your injury risk if you do get thrown off your bike. As a general rule, you shouldn’t ride in bad weather but sometimes your circumstances force it on you. That’s why you should work on developing your wet weather riding proficiency..

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Riding Safely With Friends

By | July 27th, 2017

Motorcyclists are riding on almost every road throughout the country now that we have arrived into summer. Riding with friends is enjoyable and riding safely is everyone’s goal. Riding staggered is the safest and proper way to ride with other motorcycles. The lead rider stays on the left. The second rider stays on the right one second behind the first rider. The first rider should have a clear view of the second rider in their right mirror. Additional riders ride in the same staggered fashion. The third rider stays on.

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Three Common Causes of Motorcycle Wrongful Death Cases

By | July 13th, 2017

Many people enjoy motorcycles because they can cruise the roads unencumbered by the metal “cage” of a car. This, and the fast acceleration and feeling of rushing air give them an exhilarating feeling of freedom. It is visceral feelings such as this, that make the motorcyclist feel truly alive. But the very things that make motorcycling life-enhancing also make motorcycle accidents deadly. Unfortunately, many things can lead to the wrongful death of a motorcyclist. Three of these are: Negligent Motorists Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles on the road, and can fade.

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Motorcycle Accidents: The Importance of Consulting an Attorney After Being Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

By | July 6th, 2017

Many drivers do not know how to share the road with motorcycles, making motorcycle accidents an all too common occurrence. However, due to the exposed nature of riding a motorcycle, a motorcycle accident can be particularly devastating, leaving you injured and out of work for days or even weeks. This makes it important that you consult an injury attorney if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should contact an attorney if you have been injured in a recent.

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Five Hidden Injuries Caused by Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 15th, 2017

When a motorcycle accident involves seemingly minor scrapes and bruises, the temptation is strong to quickly get past the unpleasant experience and resume your normal daily routine. However, not getting a physical examination by a doctor is a mistake. You may have internal soft tissue injuries that aren’t immediately apparent because there’s no external wound or bleeding. You may not feel the injuries at first because the accident may have triggered pain suppressing hormones. In addition, it may take time before tissue inflammation and/or internal bleeding to become extensive enough to.

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