You could be taking your bike out for just another spin, expecting the same beautiful ride and the same gorgeous, end-of-summer weather. The leaves are just beginning to turn, the air is breeze is a bit cooler but the sun is warm, and as you feel the wind whip past you, you’ve never been more thankful for time on your motorcycle.
This is what’s expected when you go for a ride, but motorcycle accidents are never expected, and they frequently happen. A classic ride can quickly turn into catastrophe, even if you, the motorcyclist, is not at fault. At Roger Fincher, Attorney at Law, our motorcycle accident attorney is committed to your safety, first and foremost. We’ve compiled a number of tips you should take into consideration each and every time you hit the road. We hope you stay safe out there, but if an incident happens that wasn’t your fault, our personal injury lawyer might be able to help. Schedule a free consultation today with Roger Fincher.
Getting your motorcycle license is one thing that is legally required for all operators and owners of a motorcycle to do. However, there are consistent training opportunities that are often available for motorcyclists to stay up-to-date on their safety, as well as their rights. Abate has courses available around the country, including in Kansas, that can help you continue to grow in your motorcyclist skills. Considering that motorcyclists are five times more likely to get in an accident on the road, your biggest mistake can be feeling like you’re invincible, or that those kinds of accidents will never happen to you. Continue adding training and technique to your motorcycling skills.
This is one of the mantras from nearly every motorcycle and driver’s ed. course out there, but it’s a saying that’s repeated for a reason. Not only do you need to be aware of where you are in the line of sight for other drivers, but you need a way to stand out. Make sure your lights are functioning by checking on all functions once a month during riding season. Additionally, wear bright jackets or other clothes to reflect off of a car’s lights, and to further help you stand out.
Everyone is going to tell you to wear a helmet — you might never wear a helmet yourself, but you’d likely still recommend it to others. We’re going to say it again because we cannot stress it enough: you need to wear a helmet when you’re going out on your ride. It’s one of the few protections that can come from riding a motorcycle, and even if it feels restricting, it could absolutely save your life. At the very least, you could minimize the severity of your injuries, should you get into an accident.
Plus, if you’re injured from an accident, you’re not at fault, and you’re seeking justice through working with a motorcycle accident attorney, one of the first things they’ll ask you is if you were wearing a helmet. If not, this could, in some instances, mean that you were being negligible while on the road, because you weren’t taking every safety precaution available on your ride.
In our next blog, we’ll cover a few more tips that you can follow for maintaining your safety on the road. Until then, know that Roger Fincher is the personal injury lawyer and motorcycle accident attorney that can help you seek justice. Named as one of the best lawyers in the country, you have nothing to lose by consulting with Roger Fincher. And, should qualify for our legal services, you won’t have to pay until we win! Contact us today to get started.
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