Those who ride motorcycles are in different positions on the road. They love so much since they will have some Freedom which are associated with it from their mode of Transport. Nevertheless, they are drawn into risks that other drivers of ordinary automobiles. There are techniques used by motorcyclists that increase vulnerability in case of an auto accident. The two main techniques are- fact that there are no shields the motorcyclist has to endure the impact directly and the automobiles around a motorcycle rider may not easily notice the motorcycle.

This is one aspect that the riders in motorcycles ought to have proper knowledge on the accident laws that are available and what course of action they should take, in the situation that they are involved in an accident. A lot of states have quite and different provisions pertaining to insurance claims of motorcycles and automobiles. While writing this work ensure that you advice a lawyer on the legal requirements of the state you are living.

Please continue to read for our brief on motorcycle crashes…

The Risks Incurred on The Way for The Users of Motorcycles

The risks that motorcycle riders face and the need to protect their rights of recovery after an accident become clear through a review of the following statistics:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that annually more than 5000 motorcycle riders die in traffic crashes and for the year 2020 it was observed similar trend. Comparing the risks resulted from motorcycle crashes to the risks resulting from similar car crashes, one learns that motorcyclists are about 26 times more likely to be killed in an accident than a car occupant. This group is also five times more likely to be injured in a motorcycle accident.  Figures of mortalities of the occupants of automobiles and light trucks have progressively dropped from year 1999 to the current year. However, there has been over a double of the fatality rate on motorcycle accidents within the said duration.

Some of the common causes of motorcycle accidents and the unique problems faced by motorcycle riders on the road include:

• Visual Recognition: A motorcycle also presents less of an optical profile for being detected. They stand a higher chance of being blocked by other types of passenger cars, road surfaces, and poor weather conditions. This is especially the case at intersections, of which about 70% of biker–vehicle crashes take place.
• Road Hazards: Whereas, the same hazard might be an annoyance to an automobile it might be a serious threat to a motorcycle rider. These are such things as potholes, oil spills, water patches, debris or any other obstacle on the road way.
• Speed “Wobble” Accidents: Especially while riding at higher speed, there may be a vibration or ‘wobble’ in the front part of the motorcycle. Some of the causes that result in wobble include misalignment of the front and rear wheels of the motorcycle. If the injury received from a motorcycle accident was as a result of the high-speed, then the manufacturer of the motorcycle may be made to pay for the injuries through product liability laws.
• Riding Skills and Familiarity: Another limitation shown by a motorcycle as a means of transportation is the fact that it is difficult to maneuver as compared to a car. It is for this reason that many of the motorcycle accidents are resulted in whole or in part by the rider possessing little or no rudimentary motorcycle operation skills and/or an inability of recognizing the operating parameters of the motorcycle.

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