Common Dangers for Motorcyclists
by
Heath Harte on Oct. 07, 2015
Accident & Injury Car Accident Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Personal Injury
Summary: This article explains the statistics motorcycle riders face such as head on collisions, cars involved in accidents, cars making left hand turns, alcohol abuse while speeding and road hazard conditions.
The Stamford injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Heath D. Harte have been helping victims of
auto accidents seek compensation for their injuries and losses for over 25 years. There are some
common dangers for motorcycles that do not exist for cars. It pays for motorcyclists to know
about these risks to use that information to reduce accidents.
Head-on Collision
Head-on collisions between a car and motorcycle are often fatal to the motorcyclists. Accidents
involving cars and motorcycles account for 56% of motorcycle deaths and of those fatal
accidents the car strikes the motorcycle head-on 78% of the time.
Cars Making Left-Hand Turns
One of the most dangerous situations for motorcyclists is when cars are making left turns. In fact,
these incidents account for 42% of all car-motorcycle accidents. When these accidents occur, the
motorcycle is:
ï‚· Going straight through the intersection
ï‚· Passing the car, or
ï‚· Trying to overtake the car.
Motorcyclist Speeding and Alcohol Use
Like single car accidents, about half of the single motorcycle accidents are caused by speeding
and alcohol use. And while the statistics for car accidents is similar, motorcycles do not provide
the same exterior protection to rider, so the accidents are more likely to result in serious injury or
death.
Road Hazards Facing Motorcyclists
Due to the smaller size and less stability of a motorcycle, road hazards like, potholes, debris on
the road, slick pavement, uneven lanes, and other irregularities pose a serious threat to
motorcycles.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call an expert Westchester
accident attorney to learn about your options. Click here or call Heath Harte today at (800) 928-
9320.
auto accidents seek compensation for their injuries and losses for over 25 years. There are some
common dangers for motorcycles that do not exist for cars. It pays for motorcyclists to know
about these risks to use that information to reduce accidents.
Head-on Collision
Head-on collisions between a car and motorcycle are often fatal to the motorcyclists. Accidents
involving cars and motorcycles account for 56% of motorcycle deaths and of those fatal
accidents the car strikes the motorcycle head-on 78% of the time.
Cars Making Left-Hand Turns
One of the most dangerous situations for motorcyclists is when cars are making left turns. In fact,
these incidents account for 42% of all car-motorcycle accidents. When these accidents occur, the
motorcycle is:
ï‚· Going straight through the intersection
ï‚· Passing the car, or
ï‚· Trying to overtake the car.
Motorcyclist Speeding and Alcohol Use
Like single car accidents, about half of the single motorcycle accidents are caused by speeding
and alcohol use. And while the statistics for car accidents is similar, motorcycles do not provide
the same exterior protection to rider, so the accidents are more likely to result in serious injury or
death.
Road Hazards Facing Motorcyclists
Due to the smaller size and less stability of a motorcycle, road hazards like, potholes, debris on
the road, slick pavement, uneven lanes, and other irregularities pose a serious threat to
motorcycles.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, call an expert Westchester
accident attorney to learn about your options. Click here or call Heath Harte today at (800) 928-
9320.