Are risk-seeking personalities implicated in motorbike accidents?

One thing that insurance companies and the UK government's Department for Transport seem to be agreed on is that people with risk-seeking personalities are more likely to want to ride motorcycles than those who are risk-averse. That this group is also more likely to be involved in a road traffic accident means that there is a dual risk of a motorbike accident occurring.

Indeed, a 1999 study showed that fatal crashes had declined in car drivers over the preceding ten years, but the number of fatal motorbike accidents had stayed steady. Other studies point to the appeal of machines whose power to weight ratio is so high being part of the problem.

This is a group that is also more likely to avoid simple measures that could prevent their contracting diseases, including AIDS, and to experiment with illegal narcotics.

As there is some evidence that a biker's propensity to enjoy risk may be genetic, this is not necessarily a fault on the part or the motorcyclist. It may, however, be worth suggesting that members of this group should bear in mind that the enjoyment they find in overcoming the risks of personal injury arise from the way they are wired, and that the suffering from only one misjudgement can be serious indeed.

Making a personal injury claim following a motorbike accident
At YouClaim, we do not judge our clients' attitude to risk; we simply discuss any road traffic accident with the injured party, and help them decide whether there is a good chance of making a successful compensation claim for the personal injury suffered.

If you have been injured in a motorbike crash where someone else was at fault, there is a good chance you will be able to make a claim for compensation to cover any medical costs, lost earnings, and future losses. The skilled advisors at YouClaim will be able to explain precisely what this would mean for your case when you provide us with the details.

Our team of personal injury lawyers is entirely drawn from firms covered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, meaning that you can rely on our professionalism, and you will also be able to rely on our no win no fee guarantee. Furthermore, we promise to pass 100% compensation awarded to you, and to charge our winning fee to your opponent. This makes your motorbike crash claim free to you, win or lose.

Call us today, on 0800 10 757 95, to discuss your claim's details. Or, if you prefer the electronic route, use our e-chat or claim form. Either way, we look forward to helping in your motorbike accident claim.