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To avoid a motorcycle accident claim it is a good idea to get as much road safety advice as you can.
Although road safety laws in the US vary greatly to those in the UK, a motorbike rider with the Idaho Falls Police Department has offered some good riding advice to all bikers.
Ken Brown said, "Assume the person next to you, or who's pulling out, doesn't see you."
He suggests motorcycle riders should consider themselves invisible at all times and that riders should be careful in how they ride and mindful of what they wear.
Visibility, or at times ‘invisibility', appears to be a major factor in many motorcycle accidents, as many road users have proclaimed that they didn't see the motorbike until it was too late. If a motorcyclist, therefore, believes he can't be seen he is less likely to take risks and will consider the reactions - or non-reactions – of car drivers and pedestrians around him.
Brown suggests a leather jacket should be worn, particularly those with built in padding or armour for areas such as shoulders and elbows, and this will help to avoid road (or gravel) rash. However, as many jackets are made in black it is advisable to wear high-visibility equipment such as a tabard or reflective belt and cross strap.
The Idaho police officer particularly recommends the wearing of good quality gloves.
"If you fall, the first thing that's going to come to the ground are your hands," Brown said.
Motorcycle crash helmets in the US
In the state of Idaho over-18s have the option not to wear a crash helmet, but many serious bike riders in the US advocate their use at all times.
Tim Downs – a rider of over 20 years – said, "What could be a minor accident in cars could be a major life-threatening accident on a motorcycle."
So, to avoid injury and the subsequent motorcycle accident claim, Downs recommends that riders should always believe they have a target drawn on them and that when a rider thinks everybody is aiming at them, they will ride a little more carefully.
Making a motorbike accident claim with the experts at YouClaim
If you have been involved in a motorbike accident or have sustained a motorcycle injury through no fault of your own you may be able to make a no win, no fee claim for compensation through the personal injury experts at YouClaim.
After calling our free UK helpline on 0800 10 757 95 or filling in an online claim form our knowledgeable legal advisors will call you to speak about the circumstances of your case. They won't use complicated legal jargon and don't employ high pressure tactics to ensure you go ahead with the claim. If they don't think you have a strong chance of winning the case they will let you know.
Making a motorbike accident claim with YouClaim's solicitors is entirely risk free as we work on a 100% compensation, no win no fee basis. This means whether you win or lose, you will not have to pay a penny for our services. If you need time to think then we can call you back at a more convenient time - just let us have a few details and we will do the rest.
