Motorcycle Safety Misconceptions
If all you know of motorcycles is what they look like after colliding with a car, you would understandably be afraid to ever ride one. Clickbait images of crumpled pieces of metal that were once motorcycles do not do justice to the joy of motorcycle riding, to the joy of the open road. Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle knows that it is so much fun that it is worth the risk of the worst-case scenario. Motorcycles are so nimble that it only makes sense that they are no match for a motor vehicle with four doors. You can usually avoid motorcycle accidents by exercising good judgment, but some people look for hacks that will enable them to circumvent good old-fashioned diligence. Aspirational content about motorcycle modifications is fun to watch, but these modifications will not make you safer, and they may even increase your risk of catastrophic injury in a motorcycle accident. If you suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident, contact a Jacksonville motorcycle accident attorney.
MYTH: Bigger Bikes Provide Better Protection
FACT: The ideal size of the bike depends on the size of the rider. The heavier the motorcycle, the harder it is to steer. Furthermore, your height affects how well you can control the bike. If your feet do not comfortably reach the pedals when you sit on the bike, it will be uncomfortable to ride, and you will be prone to making more mistakes. The shape of a motorcycle leaves you vulnerable to ejection and all kinds of other catastrophic consequences; it simply does not have as much structure as even the smallest car.
MYTH: Motorcycle Helmets Are Not Worth the Trouble
FACT: Finding a motorcycle helmet that fits well takes time, but even an ill-fitting motorcycle helmet is better than none. Motorcycle helmets greatly reduce the risk of death in a motorcycle accident. A motorcycle helmet that fits perfectly will feel uncomfortably tight when you first buy it, but over time it will mold to the shape of your head.
MYTH: You Should Upgrade Your Motorcycle Tires to Something More Expensive
FACT: The ideal tires for your motorcycle are the ones that were on it when you bought it at the dealership. The treads on the tires are supposed to be there; wheeled vehicles need traction. Don’t try to wear your tires smooth until the chicken strips disappear, and whatever you do, don’t buy slick tires, no matter how cool they might look on your favorite motorcycle enthusiast YouTube channels.
Failure to wear a helmet or making unsafe modifications to your bike can increase the share of fault that the insurance company attributes to you in the event of a motorcycle accident. This can reduce the amount of money you can get from an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Contact Gillette Law About Motorcycle Accidents
A personal injury lawyer can represent plaintiffs in motorcycle accident lawsuits and help them recover compensation. Contact Gillette Law in Jacksonville, Florida so we can begin investigating your claim.
Source:
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