Motorcycle riders get to enjoy the open road in a way that car drivers usually do not. However, riders also face a number of dangers that vehicle drivers are unaware of. Each year hundreds of preventable motorcycle accidents take place. Some of these accidents will take place in our community and may impact people you know and love. Our team at the Law Offices of David S. Kohm wants to make sure people know how to drive safely around motorcycle riders. We are also here to help with any injuries sustained after a motorcycle accident.
Stay Aware, Stay Safe
Even small passenger vehicles can pose significant dangers to motorcycle riders. However, few drivers are even instructed on how to be aware of riders. Not every Arlington personal injury attorney can provide clients with the means to prevent motorcycle accidents, but we want to share a few basic tips with you.
- Give motorcycle riders plenty of room. Avoid crowing riders in front, behind, and on either side. Even though motorcycles are small vehicles, they still require space for braking and maneuvering.
- Watch for signals. Motorcycles have turn and brake signals just like cars do. Watch for their use to anticipate the action of riders.
- Remember that riders have fewer protections than people in a vehicle. Motorcycle riders are likely to sustain greater injuries as the result of motorcycle accidents than vehicle drivers and passengers simply because they are exposed to the open air.
If You are Injured
If any people you know have been involved in any motorcycle accidents recently, you should speak with a member of the David S. Kohm team as soon as possible. We will represent your best interests. Call us today at 817-204-0900.
