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Motorcycle Disfigurement Accidents

By | August 24th, 2017

Disfigurement injuries happen in both automobile and motorcycle accidents. However, the potential for disfigurement is particularly high for motorcyclists. The rider’s motorcycle provides little protection during an accident. This leaves the helmet, leather, boots, and gloves as the only barriers between the motorcyclist’s body and other motor vehicles and objects. Hitting the wrong type of guard rail, for example, can sever limbs, which is among the most severe of disfigurement injuries. Facial disfigurement is another possible outcome of a motorcycle accident. Riders thrown off a bike, tumble and slide along.

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Wrongful Death: The Motorcycle Death Wobble

By | August 17th, 2017

The motorcycle death wobble occurs when the motorcycle handlebars and front wheel rapidly wobble back and forth. This motion or oscillation, quickly gets worse until the rider loses control. The death wobble can cause bad motorcycle accidents in which the motorcyclist runs off the road, or veers into oncoming traffic, or falls off the bike. At normal speeds this problem is usually caused by a maintenance problem that makes the steering unstable. All it takes for the death wobble to start is an irregularity in the pavement, a gust of wind, the rider.

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How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents in the Rain

By | August 10th, 2017

The things about motorcycles that make them so enjoyable in good weather, make them downright scary in the rain. Their two wheels, which give you a nimble ride on dry pavement, threaten to toss you to the pavement in wet conditions, and their lack of a protective cage increases your injury risk if you do get thrown off your bike. As a general rule, you shouldn’t ride in bad weather but sometimes your circumstances force it on you. That’s why you should work on developing your wet weather riding proficiency..

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Be Seen, Be Safe

By | March 30th, 2017

Many motorcycle accidents happen when a driver of a car does not see the bike. There are many circumstances that lead car drivers to being blind to the existence of a motorcycle near them. Many motorcyclists add additional noise to be heard by anyone around them. There are so many noises that drivers may not notice the noise of a bike with loud exhaust. Many cars are built today for a quite ride and many outside noises are blocked. Motorcycles must be seen to avoid collision in most circumstances. This.

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Motorcycle Safety Inspection

By | March 23rd, 2017

Motorcycle season has begun. Motorcycle inspections are required in most but not all states. Riders should inspect their motorcycles carefully at the beginning of the season whether a state inspection is required or due or not. Many things can change while a bike is in storage or parked for an extended period. Lights Lights are needed to see and be seen. Some models have multiple lights while others have only one main headlight. Check for low and high beam operation. Tires Check for wear and rot.  Check for proper inflation..

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents This Spring

By | March 2nd, 2017

After a long winter, the first signs of spring beacon us to take out the cycle and hit the road. But spring weather does not always bring perfect driving conditions. That’s why it’s important to stay safe on your motorcycle this spring by following these 4 important tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. Be mindful of road conditions Wet spring weather means slick, slippery roads. Of course heavy rainfall is dangerous, but be especially cautious when the first drops fall or when there is early morning fog, mist or light drizzle. The layer of.

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The Importance of Eye Protection in Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

By | February 9th, 2017

The need for motorcycle helmets has received a lot of attention. Of course, this attention is well deserved. The human skull is easily fractured by an unprotected fall from a motorcycle, and many unhelmeted motorcyclists die each year in accidents. However, eye protection doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Unlike helmets, which improve your survival prospects in a motorcycle accident, eye protection prevent motorcycle accidents. How Eye Protection Prevents Accidents The eye is a delicate structure that’s highly vulnerable to flying objects while riding at highway speeds. The most common projectiles.

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The Art of Being Seen and Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents

By | February 2nd, 2017

Drivers of four-wheeled vehicles don’t have motorcycles on their radar. This happens because motorcyclists are a traffic minority and because they have a small size and unusual profile. Compared to most vehicles, the motorcycle has a slender profile when viewed in the front or rear. This means there’s less to catch the eye of the often distracted motorist. To avoid becoming a part of motorcycle accident statistic, you should master the art of being seen on the road. You can do this in a number of ways, as described below: Install.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents with More Planning

By | January 26th, 2017

We are creatures of habit for a reason. Habits get you through daily routines with little mental effort. This is usually a good thing, but not always. Sometimes the habit, such as your commuting route to work, isn’t the best way to do something. People often choose their commuting routes on the basis of shortest distance. However, this often isn’t the safest or even the quickest way to get there. Another tendency of a lot of people is “winging it” when doing something new for the first time such as.

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Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Increasing Your Situational Awareness

By | December 22nd, 2016

There’s no question that motorcycling is a risky mode of transportation. Motorcycles are inherently unstable, lack a protective cage, and lack energy absorbent bumpers and crumple zones. The only way the motorcyclist can compensate for this is through greater focus on the road and traffic situation. In other words, she or he must develop a high level of situational awareness. Here are three tips for accomplishing this: Allow Plenty of Following Distance There’s a limit to the processing speed and reaction time of the human mind and nervous system. The.

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