What to Do When You Get Involved in a Motorbike Accident
Adrenaline, as we know, is a hormone produced in high-stress
situations. Nevertheless, it seems as if many people were born with it flowing
through their veins. The adrenaline rush is too strong that these people tend
to develop love for adventure. Riding motorbikes is one of the things these
people try, notwithstanding the fact that doing so is like toying with death.
Indeed, that is how risky riding motorbikes can be, and unless you have a
lawyer that can help you file for motorbike accident claims, then you would do well to stay away from
motorbikes altogether.
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Road accidents, per se, don’t wholly zero in on motorbike-related
incidents. Accidents on the road may involve cars, bicycles, trucks, and even
pedestrians. This could mean that anything or anyone that traverse roads,
highways, and freeways all contribute to road accident statistics. However, The
Guardian reports that there were about 125deaths of motorcyclists and motorbike riders in 2011. That was the rate for
every billion miles traveled – the highest for all road users.
What’s noteworthy is the fact that riders are not always the
ones at fault. Majority of motorbike accidents can be attributed to various
reasons including pitiable road conditions, bad weather, other vehicles (cars
can get too close to a rider, causing the rider to fall off the bike), or other
drivers (they could collide with a motorbike rider). While riders of motorbikes
should be responsible enough to take to heart road safety tips, there are
instances when they are at the losing end of the bargain. Now, if you had a
motorbike, should this knowledge hold you back from riding? Apparently, it
shouldn’t.
As mentioned in the get-go, you can get a lawyer who can
help you get due compensation for any injuries you sustain. That’s why the first
thing you need to do is seek medical attention for yourself and contact the
police and any witnesses to gather as much information regarding the accident.
Once the investigation is filed, see to it that you obtain estimates for
repairs and any medical expenses the accident incurred. After which, you should
seek legal advice from a personal injury lawyer who knows the ins and outs of
such circumstances.
Remember, it’s always better to follow safety tips. However,
in cases of accidents where you become an unwilling victim, seeking legal help
so you can file accident claims is the wisest course of action.
It's always safe to follow rules and especially with motorcycles, which is more prone to accident.
ReplyDeleteI fell off a motorbike once, and it wasn't pretty at all. Riders should be extra careful when out on the road.
ReplyDeleteMotorbike accidents could be fatal (unfortunately most of the time). I lost an uncle and a cousin to motorbike accidents, I got thrown out of one in high school; and had another slight accident while touring a small island. I swear this new scar on my knee will be the last of its kind before I will have to involve lawyers and paperwork.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest brother had a motorcycle accident 2 years ago and lost his 4 upper front teeth. He promised that very day he'd not ride a motorcycle ever. I think he's one of those with flowing adrenaline because he's back on the road with his motorcycle. sigh.
ReplyDeleteI am not actually cool with motorbikes as I feel that they are more prone to accidents than normal cars.
ReplyDeleteI grew riding on a motorcycle because it was my dad's main transportation at work. Because of this I never feared riding on one. But it's true that how careful riders are there are really drivers on the rode who do not respect others. Nevertheless, I'm glad for all those years he rode on it he never had a major accident.
ReplyDeleteI have a knotting tummy when talking about motorcycles...it's related to my dad, that's why. So I never have the guts to try riding one :/
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