Safety

by Paul Fedorsak

If this article looks familiar it is. I felt with all the current accidents happening here in Western New York maybe we need to reevaluate our motorcycle safety practices. So I’m putting this article back in for you to review. We must remember that today’s world has become very high-tech and drivers are continuously distracted inside their vehicles from talking, texting, on a phone or changing a radio station. No one is paying attention to their driving. We as two wheel riders must always remember to be on Offence & Defense when on the road. I look at myself as being invisible out on the road. No vehicle can see me so I must keep my focused on what going on around me. Hopefully you’re doing the same thing and if not you should. Please review the article below and maybe one those tips may save you from a accident.

In this generation wherein our roads are occupied by a large volume of vehicles, the chance of being stuck in a heavy traffic is quite high and along with the high cost of fuel, it is one of the reasons people choose riding their motorcycles to reach their daily destinations with much ease. Another thing is that some types of motorcycles are more fuel-efficient compared to utilizing other kinds of vehicles. This enables the bike owners to save more money for their other expenses.

On the other hand, due to the increasing popularity of motorcycles, rapid growth in the number of motorcycle accidents has resulted. Each year, at least five percent of all road accident casualties are attributed to motorcycle crashes. As we clearly perceive, motorcyclists are considerably unprotected in a motorcycle since it has no protective metal cage to ensure the safety of the rider. In addition, motorcycles also lack any safety gadgets such as air bags, windshields and safety belts. Thus, it has no match to fearsome trucks or any other four-wheeler.

To lessen the possibility of being involved in a motorcycle accident that can cause serious personal injuries, the riders may follow these tips:

- Be courteous and respectful to other motorist who uses the roads

- Never tailgate

- Avoid riding a motorcycle when you are under the influence of alcohol

- Do not ride between slow moving vehicles

- Recognize and follow the traffic rules and ordinances

- Reduce the noise produced by the motorcycle

- Use signals whenever necessary

- Be cautious especially at road intersections

- Always check the side mirrors for possible upcoming vehicles

- Be watchful on road hazards and defects as well as traffic problems ahead

- Always be in a position where the other motorists clearly see you

- Maintain a safe speed

- Have a complete check up on your motorcycle, especially the brakes

- Wear your protective gear, such as a helmet, jacket, proper footwear and gloves

There are still other ways to prevent motorcycle accidents and injuries. These can be well understood if you will try to attend a motorcycle-riding training. If you have already been in an accident, do not accept the fault. Consult a motorcycle accident attorney to determine if you have a case. Your legal counsel will evaluate the incident and if he finds a liability or fault on the part of the other party, he will help you in recovering damages. Keep in mind that the law entitles all motorists protection. We just have to know how to utilize those rights. If you have questions, contact Kantor & Godwin your Western New York Motorcycle Accident Attorneys at (716) 626-0404 On November 5, 2008 RARE BREED MC and Hungry’s family lost him to a heart attack. After he died, the men of the RARE BREED MC and their families were and are to this day great friends and a source of comfort to Judy and her boys. As Judy would say, “they’re our extended family.” Hungry and the RBMC demonstrate the true meaning of brotherhood.

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