Motorcyclists Face Added Dangers
As a Texas personal injury attorney, I am frequently exposed to severe motorcycle collisions and faced with the vast injuries of their victims. The injuries are usually quite traumatic and victims are often unable to ever fully recover from the motorcycle collision. The motorcycle means freedom and fuel efficiency to over 4 million riders throughout the United States, but without the security of airbags, and thousands of pounds of metal protecting the occupant, motorcyclists increase their risk of death by 16 times.
Motorcycle collisions and injuries are triggered by several common factors, the use of drugs or alcohol, excessive speed, improper helmet usage, weather conditions and road conditions can all play a significant role in a motorcycle accident. A lot of incidents, however, can be attributed to a fellow motorist’s inattention. Though the fault in these incidents has nothing to do with the motorcyclists driving there are ways to protect yourself on a bike. Studies suggest that 92% of accidents involving a motorcycle were with informally trained riders. These riders were either self-taught or trained from friends or family and did not undergo defensive driving training. Through formal training riders not only dramatically reduce their likelihood of instigating an accident- they also reduce their chances of falling victim to another motorist as they are trained to navigate through all types of difficult situations. Formal motorcycle training also reduces the occurrence of injuries as the bikers learn how to pay attention and navigate through rough driving scenarios and fall with a little more finesse.
Though training may reduce the chance of being involved in a motorcycle collision – accidents are always a possibility. In the case of an accident Seattle motorcycle accident lawyer, Jason Epstein, has written a book: The Truth About Washington Motorcycle Accidents. This book addresses all of the common questions associated with a motorcycle collision- what information you need to collect of other drivers, what steps you need to take in filing a claim and whether or not you need an aggressive Seattle motorcycle attorney to defend you. This book is FREE to Washington State residence through the link above.
If you do require legal representation for your motorcycle accident and are in the Texas area, the Anderson Law Firm can help you. We can be reached at 877-294-1115. If you are in the Seattle area, contact Jason Epstein with the Bellevue Law Firm, Premier Law Group.














