Motorcycle Safety

Bikers, be Safe It is always sad to see the injuries in motorcycle cases in our office, and although the person at fault in the accident is almost always the other driver, many times the calamity might have been avoided if the biker had taken an extra measure of defensive driving. Because of my concern for the safety of our motorcycle friends, from time to time I try to pass along a tip which can serve as a reminder. If this saves just one motorcyclist from injury, my effort will be well worth it. Studies have shown that people who feel less vulnerable to injury have a tendency to take greater risks and to overcompensate for enhanced safety features thus leading to more injuries and fatalities. The danger here is that a biker with a helmet and full protective gear might drive faster, take faster turns and be less careful of other traffic than bikers with no helmet and ordinary clothing. So being aware of this potential danger is the first step in avoiding it. By all means take advantage of all of the protection you feel comfortable with, but be aware that it is not a free pass for reckless driving.