Phoenix Motorcycle Crash Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
What You Need to Know about Preventing Motorcycle Crashes
There are several motorcyclists here in Arizona. The sunny weather here in Arizona makes for great motorcycle riding. There is also a high number of motorcycle accidents in Arizona.
Anyone who is considering riding a motorcycle should consider the risks that are involved. Statistics from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2006, showed that 13.10 cars out of 100,000 were involved in fatal crashes. For motorcycles, 72.34 per 100,000 registered motorcycles were involved in fatal crashes. Motorcycles simply have a higher rate of fatal crashes per distance travelled. The risk of a motorcyclist being involved in a fatal crash is 35 times greater than a driver of a passenger car.
The saddest thing about motorcycle crashes is that most of them are preventable. Simple safety measures could prevent death and injury. Automobile drivers also need to learn to be more cautious around motorcycles. We have seen many drivers who try to blame motorcyclists simply because they were not wearing a helmet. Arizona law does not require motorcyclists to wear helmets. However, when an accident occurs, the opposing party will try to use the use or non-use of a helmet as a defense. Many motorcycle riders in Arizona do not know all of the details about the helmet laws.
Here are some tips that motorcycle riders may find useful:
- Be respectful to other drivers on the road
- Never tailgate
- Avoid riding while under the influence of alcohol or any substance
- Do split lanes
- Follow all traffic laws
- Do what you can to reduce the noise of your motorcycle
- Use turns signals or hand signals
- Be cautious at intersections
- Check your mirrors for upcoming vehicles
- Be careful of road hazards and defects
- Ride in an area where other vehicles can see you
- Ride at a safe speed
- Practice proper maintenance of your motorcycle
- Wear protective gear
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer. Call Breyer Law Offices at (602) 267-1280 for a free consultation. The Husband and Wife Law Team, Attorneys Alexis and Mark Breyer, also have a Motorcycle Accident Book that reviews the truth about riding laws. You can get your free copy of the Arizona Motorcycle Accident Book at ArizonaMotorcycleBook.com. You will learn a lot of information regarding riding laws and especially the truth about the helmet law.
