Why motorbike accident claims are seasonal

There is a common misconception that the majority of motorbike accidents and motorbike accident claims occur in bad weather during the winter months.

This would seem like a logical assumption as wet conditions and poor visibility are consistent with winter, difficult to negotiate and a clear motorbike accident claim hazard. Yet a closer examination of the summer motorbike accident claim phenomenon sheds some light on this apparently illogical situation that, in fact, makes sense.

Why there is an increase in motorbike accident claims over summer the spring and summer months
Over the summer and spring months when the UK is enjoying fine weather, there is a tendency for British motorists to become complacent.

This applies equally to car drivers and motorcyclists. This complacency coupled with increased traffic on the UK's roads can be a potentially fatal combination and is the cause of countless motorbike accident claims for compensation.

Another factor is that young and new motorcyclists prefer adjusting to two-wheeled life over the summer months in the misplaced assumption that it will be safer.

This means they are often negotiating treacherous traffic conditions at a time when they don't necessarily have the experience to deal with them. This can lead to windfall of motorbike accident claims.

Also demanding consideration is the fact that both motorcyclists and drivers are more likely to be making long holiday trips over the summer months. When in fine weather, drivers and riders find it easier to trick themselves into believing they are not fatigued. Some researchers conjecture that this is because the human mind makes an association between a clear sky and a clear, untired mind.

The truth is rather different; hot weather is a significant factor in driver and rider fatigue and often contributes to both motorbike accident claims and car accident claims.

The impact of alcohol on summer motorbike accident claims
Unfortunately, whether at an idyllic country pub or a raucous beachside barbecue, in the fine months of spring and summer people drink more and develop a more careless approach to drink-driving. This has a direct impact on the incidence of both car accident claims and motorbike accident claims on the UK's roads.

For anyone who is considering drink-driving, it is well worth remembering that doing so greatly reduces your chances of receiving personal injury compensation in the event of a car or motorbike accident.

Using the services of a no win, no fee solicitors
If you've been the no-fault party in a motorbike accident, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your personal injuries.

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