Probably everyone who has ridden a motorcycle long enough knows someone who was killed or badly injured in a crash. Too often, the accident is the fault of a driver who wasn’t paying attention and immediately says: “I didn’t see them.” That’s not a justifiable reason. It’s the responsibility of everyone who chooses to drive to pay attention. Injured bikers have the right to consult a motorcycle accident attorney in Tucson.
Bikers are at a far greater risk of death than drivers of other vehicles. For every mile traveled, a motorcyclist is 35 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash. There are a couple things a biker can do to prevent accidents or reduce the risk of serious injuries.
Wear a Helmet and Protective Gear
Wearing a helmet will prevent a biker from being killed in about 1 in 3 accidents and will prevent serious brain injuries in 2 out of 3 accidents. Even if the fact that helmets definitely improve the chances of surviving a serious accident isn’t convincing enough, consider the consequences of a traumatic brain injury. Everything you love to do could be ripped away in an instant, replaced with a long-term or permanent stay in a medical facility.
When the odds of escaping a very difficult and lengthy recovery are 2 out of 3, wearing a helmet seems a small price to pay. Wearing leathers is just common sense. It would be hard to find a biker who hasn’t come off the bike more than once.
Be Ready for Cars to Make a Left Hand Turn
The most common accident is caused when a driver makes a sudden left turn in front of a motorcycle. Typically the biker is passing the car, going straight through the intersection or overtaking the car.
Look for signs that the driver is going to turn left, such as looking both ways or waiting. Move to the outside lane and prepare to brake. Situational awareness is the only real way to avoid this and other types of accidents.
When you want to talk to a motorcycle accident attorney in Tucson, call the lawyers at Price and Price Law Office. They have decades of legal experience, primarily in the area of personal injury, and will fight aggressively for the compensation that you are entitled to.
