Every year over 65,000 motorcyclists are injured in America. Usually, drivers involved in an accident with motorcycles fail to see the motorcyclists until the moment just before impact. Motorcycles do not have the kind of protection that cars or trucks have. This makes motorcyclists particularly vulnerable to severe injuries in accidents. A motorcycle rider or passenger is 5 times more likely to be injured in an accident than the occupant of an automobile.
Injuries Suffered from Motorcycle Accidents:
Motorcyclists are at a much greater risk of being seriously injured or placed on permanent disability because of motorcycle accidents. Keep the following safety rules in mind to reduce the likelihood that you will be involved, or seriously injured, in a motorcycle accident:
- Your visibility is key to avoiding accidents. Be as visible as possible to other drivers. By keeping your wearing reflective gear, headlights on during the daytime, and equipping your bike with a fairing or windshield, the chance that other drivers will see you will be greatly diminished.
- Receive adequate training. Statistically, motorcyclists who are well trained on how to ride and care for their bikes are less likely to be involved in motorcycle accidents than riders who forego training and teach themselves.
- Wear a helmet and proper riding gear. A motorcyclist’s best protection against a serious injury in a motorcycle accident will be their helmet. Helmets for motorcyclists are like seatbelts for drivers. Wearing a helmet is a simple way to reduce the likelihood that an accident you are involved in will be fatal. Also, wear eye protection, gloves, appropriate footwear, leg guards and jackets limit abrasions when accidents do occur.
Even though you take every precaution possible, accidents still occur, and the injuries can be significant. The financial toll incurred through motorcycle accidents can be particularly great due to lost wages, expensive medical bills, and, potentially, occupational therapy.
It is very important to call the police to the accident scene and seek immediate medical treatment. The next step is to seek legal counsel to protect your legal rights. Call Mainor Wirth Injury Lawyers at 702-464-5000 to discuss your case. Initial consultations are always free and you don’t pay us anything until we win your case. Mainor Wirth will then stand ready to fight for you to see that you get maximum compensation for your pain and suffering, any lost wages and medical bills.
If you cannot come to us Nevada motorcycle accident lawyers Mainor Wirth we will come to you. Call us now at 702-464-5000. We speak English and Spanish. Se habla ingles y espanol.
