Motorcycle accidents cause
a much higher incidence of death and injury
per accident than do car accidents. In other
words, if you are involved in a vehicular
accident and you are on a motorcycle, you
are three times more likely to be injured
and 14 times more likely to be killed.
Helmet laws, enacted
in many states, are helping to reduce these
numbers, but motorcyclists still are at
greater risk of death or injury than those
in passenger vehicles.
It is always wise to take precautions
when riding a motorcycle, including:
- Wear a helmet and
require your passengers to do so.
- Obey the traffic laws,
especially in regard to speeding, passing,
and following too closely.
- Remember that you
are not as large or as visible as an
automobile, so do all you can to increase
your own visibility, such as riding
with the headlight on at all times and
wearing reflective clothing after dark.
- Be sure you are
able to control the motorcycle while
carrying a passenger and insist that
the passenger obey your directions.
- Road hazards have
a much greater affect on a small two-wheel
vehicle, so watch for bumps, cracks
in the road, loose gravel or any other
condition that might cause you to lose
control.
If you or a loved one has suffered an
injury as a result of a vehicular crash
involving a motorcycle, call the
Law Office of James C. DeZao at 1-866-919-9229.
The initial consultation is free of charge,
and if we agree to handle your case, we
will work on a contingency fee basis, which
means we get paid for our services only
if there is a monetary recovery of funds.
In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before
an applicable expiration date, known as
a statute of limitations. Therefore, please
call right away to ensure that you do not
waive your right to possible compensation.