Motorbike Accidents: Stay Safe on the Roads

For many of us, a motorbike is a man’s favourite toy. However, there are women out there who also have a love for the machines. Riding a motorbike is the chosen alternative for some road users out there. It creates a sense of freedom that no motor vehicle could give. Motorbikes are able to cut through traffic jams due to their slim-line shape, meaning those riding them aren’t subjected to hours of traffic misery.Although riding a motorbike can bring joy to the rider, it can also cause terrible accidents, leaving a motorcyclist seriously injured. In the most tragic of cases, it can easily cost lives. Those who choose to ride a motorbike should carry out a number of procedures to ensure their bike is safe for them to ride.

They should ensure their bike has an up to date MOT, and that it is in full working order. The slightest mechanical fault can cause the bike to become involved in a road traffic accident.

Those who use motorcycles should ensure they are wearing the essential motorcycling gear. This means choosing a helmet that will protect them in the unfortunate event that they do become involved in a road traffic accident. They should also wear protective clothing and gloves to help protect their body parts from injury.

It is important that other motorists are able to see you, so keeping your vehicle well lit is extremely important. You should also wear high visibility gear to help motorists see you in both day light and dark conditions.

On the roads, motorists often become annoyed at motorcyclists – the governments latest campaign, called ‘named riders…’, has been put together to knock down the barrier between motorcyclists and other road users. When out on the roads, all motorists should show a duty of care to one another; it’s a legal obligation and will be looked at if a road traffic accident does occur.

If you become involved in a road traffic accident, we will firstly attempt to establish who has been negligent. In some cases, they may find that both parties showed some negligence; compensation can then assess this on a percentage basis.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, then you may be able to make an injury compensation claim. For more information on making a claim, contact the Injury Lawyers for free and friendly no obligation advice.