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How to avoid motorcycle accidents in cold weather – Prepare yourself

There is an increased risk of being involved in a motorcycle accident during the winter months. The roads are often icy, your bike may not be in optimum working order and it can be harder for motorcyclists to maintain focus when riding in cold weather conditions.

Many opt to ride their motorcycles during the more forgiving, warmer months then hang up their leathers for the winter but others enjoy riding all year round.

Here are a few tips that may help those winter motorcyclists avoid having a motorcycle accident:

• Prepare yourself mentally for riding in cold conditions, it can be very tiring and take a lot more concentration. Also, your vision may be impaired by bad weather conditions, so take care

• Other motorists may not be expecting to see motorcyclists out and about so be extra alert when on the road

• Check the weather forecasts for snowy and icy conditions before you leave and consider taking an alternative route or mode of transport if the weather looks bad

• Fully cover your body especially places where the cold air can make contact with your skin

• Layer your clothing to keep the warmth in. You can then peel layers off as you get warm and pile more on as the temperature drops

• Consider electric clothing such as electric vests, gloves, chaps and socks when the cold weather becomes unbearable

How we can help following a motorcycle accident
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault then we may be able to help.

Our personal injury solicitors are highly experienced and can help you to make a compensation claim for pain and suffering, time taken off work and medical expenses such as prescriptions and treatments.

If your motorcycle was damaged during the accident then we can arrange for it to be fixed by an insurance company approved repairer and even arrange a replacement vehicle for you, free of charge*.

We have a no win no fee policy and will take great care to make sure you are fully protected from costs if you claim is unsuccessful.

Call 0800 10 757 95 to find out more about making a no win no fee motorcycle accident claim today.

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