Motorcycle Accident Injury Causes

In Florida, we live in a motorcycle paradise.  Motorcyclists from across the country flock here to experience Bike Week in Daytona, and more locally, Bike Night in Fort Myers.

The thrill and excitement of riding a motorcycle is not comparable to other forms of vehicle travel.  The sense of independence and being at one with the environment, creates motorcycle enthusiasts and riders in record numbers.

Motorcycle riders and their loved ones must, however, deal with the reality of motorcycle safety, and the risks of motor cycling.  What are the risks?

• One of the biggest causes of motorcycle accidents is the failure of other motorists to be aware of motorcycles in heavy traffic or at night.
• • About two thirds of accidents involving a motorcycle and another motor vehicle are cause by the other vehicle turning into the lane of the motorcycle.
  • In collisions between motorcycles and automobiles, some reports indicate that a fatal accident (for the motorcyclist) is up to 27 times higher than that for the driver and occupants of the car.

• Speeding is another major cause of motorcycle accidents. Whether it is by an inexperienced rider not aware of his or her limitations, or by a more experienced rider seeking the thrill fast riding, in about half of all fatal accidents the motorcycle operator was speeding.
• • Excessive speed can displace the motorcycle's alignment causing the front end to wobble, making it more difficult for the motorcycle operator to maintain control.
  • In any case, the lack of barrier between the motorcyclist and the road leaves him or her vulnerable, thus speeding, not surprisingly, has numerous detrimental effects on the rider in an accident.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is another important cause of motorcycle accidents. DUI for motorcycle operators who have been in fatal accidents, in fact, is higher than that of drivers of other motor vehicles involved in fatal accidents.

Other important causes of motorcycle accidents include:

Factors that contribute to motorcycle accident fatalities include not wearing a helmet, riding at night, and fuel leakage and spills after a crash which may introduce a fire hazard.

Some basic motorcycle safety lessons include:

If you need legal help because of a motorcycle crash, then contact our accident attorneys for a confidential discussion.

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