Lynnwood Motorcycle Accidents: Accident Tips that Will Save Your Life

Most people are unaware that motorcycle accidents are actually deadlier than auto and truck accidents. Unlike a motorcycle, a vehicle guards a driver from certain injuries. The only kind of protection a Lynnwood, Washington motorcycle driver has is his or her helmet.

If you travel by motorcycle in the Washington area on a regular basis, you can prevent a personal injury or even death by taking the necessary safety measures when riding.

Here are a few statistics on motorcycle accidents:

  • A motorcycle accident only allows a rider 2 seconds to prevent a harmful accident.
  • Deaths caused by motorcycle accidents are considered 30 times as great for people who drive cars.
  • 80 percent of motorcycle accidents end in death or injury.
  • The majority of motorcycle accidents occur because car drivers fail to spot motorcyclist.
  • Approximately 92% of motorcycle riders who get into accidents do not have safety training.

Here are a few motorcycle safety tips to follow:


Get proper training before you ride

Often times, people will ride a motorcycle without training. For instance, they’ll borrow a friend’s motorcycle just to test the waters, so-to-speak. If you’re not trained, you could get into a motorcycle accident the moment you start riding down the road.

In addition to getting trained, it won’t hurt to enroll in a motorcycle safety training program.

Never ride intoxicated

Never attempt to ride a motorcycle while intoxicated – always ride sober. When you’re intoxicated, it will impair your coordination and judgment. Drinking and drug use increases the risk of an accident.

Always wear protective equipment

In a motorcycle crash, there are no airbags or seatbelts to protect you during an accident. Make sure you wear the necessary equipment such as an approved (full-face) helmet. A helmet will protect you from possible head trauma during a crash.

Make sure you also wear pants, boots, gloves and a jacket. All of your motorcycle equipment should be leather. This will help protect the body in the event you’re tossed to the ground.

Make sure you follow local road laws

Just because you’re riding a motorcycle doesn’t mean you’re exempt from following local driving laws, such as the speed limit. Obeying local driving laws will decrease your chances of getting into a collision.

LYNNWOOD WASHINGTON MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Rob Kornfeld represents clients who have suffered major personal injuries caused by motorcycle accidents in the Lynnwood, Washington area.

Email Lynnwood motorcycle accident attorney Rob Kornfeld at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com or call 1 (800) 282-4878 for scheduling a free consultation or case evaluation over the telephone, by e-mail or in person at a convenient location for you, either at our main office, a satellite meeting location, or at your home or in the hospital.

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