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(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 13, 2008 ) Saint Louis, MO
Warmer temperatures mean increased motorcycle traffic and more crashes. It is important for automobile drivers to watch out for motorcyclists on the roadway. After a long winter, many drivers are not looking for Missouri motorcyclists. Likewise, motorcyclists need to remember automobile drivers have not seen motorcyclists all winter.
During the Spring and Summer in Missouri, motorcycle accidents are common. Some common types of motorcycle crashes include:
1. Collisions with cars, trucks, and vans;
2. Single vehicle accidents involving the motorcycles colliding with the roadway or other object in the road;
3. Flat tire on the motorcycle;
4. Motorcycle rider error such as a slideout and fall due to overbraking or running wide on a curve due to excess speed or under-cornering; and
5. Road defects (holes in the pavement) and animals or debris in the roadway.
When multiple vehicles are involved in a motorcycle crash, it is common to find the driver of the automobile failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle. This is common when a motorcyclist is riding on the street and a car or truck makes a left turn in front of the bike. More detailed information can be found at http://www.motorcycleinjurylawgroup.com/.
If you have a personal injury related to a motorcycle crash, it is crucial to contact an experienced motorcycle injury lawyer immediately. It is common for the police officer to get the statement from the driver of the car or truck right away and the motorcycle operator later (due to injuries). An experienced accident attorney will make sure your interests are protected from the start.
The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of Missouri motorcycle accidents. Automobile drivers in a collision with the motorcycle most likely did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until it was too late to avoid the collision.
Intersections are a common place for many motorcycle accidents. It is one place where drivers all have to obey traffic signals. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in these types of accidents. Motorcycles are difficult to see. These types of crashes can be significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps (on in daylight) and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets.
Experienced motorcycle accident lawyers will confirm riders between the ages of 16 and 24 make up a large percentage of motorcycle crashes. Likewise, motorcycle riders between 30 and 50 make up a much smaller percentage of motorcycle crashes. If you would like to email an experienced motorcycle accident injury attorney please go to http://www.motorcycleinjurylawgroup.com/contact.html for an immediate response.
It is undisputed that motorcycle safety courses help reduce the amount motorcycle crashes and subsequent injuries. Safety classes raise the awareness of bikers and teach riders how to operate and maneuver the motorcycle safely. In addition, there are motorcycle safety classes that teach riders how to avoid accidents when bad situations arise. Lack of attention when riding is a common factor for motorcyclists in an accident.
Many motorcycle accident death cases involve alcohol and/or drugs. Motorcyclists that ride impaired are slower to react than unimpaired riders. Slower reaction times equal more accidents. Sometimes a motorcycle accident can be avoided in a split second by braking or maneuvering a certain way. Abilities that are both slowed when the rider is impaired.
Wearing the proper motorcycle safety gear when you ride is a good way to minimize injuries in a crash. A helmet, jacket, leather pants, boots and gloves can be extremely effective in preventing or reducing motorcycle accident injuries.
The attorneys at the Page Cagle Law Firm are experienced personal injury lawyers that handle serious injury and death cases related to motorcycle accidents. In addition, John Page, a partner at the Firm, is an avid motorcycle rider himself. John states, “I understand first hand, the frustrations of my motorcycle injury clients. I have been in many predicaments similar to those of my clients.”
John J. Page is a partner at Page//Cagle and can be reached by calling 1.800.500.4658. The FirmÂ’s address is 1232 Washington Avenue, Suite 220, St. Louis, MO 63103.
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Page Cagle
John J. Page
314.322.8515
john@pagecagle.com
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