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Recovering From A Motorcycle Accident? How To Avoid A Repeat Once You're Up And Riding Again

24 January 2018 by Louise Boyd

If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, the first thing you need to do is hire a personal injury attorney, preferably one who's experienced in handling motorcycle accidents. You're going to need legal representation, especially when it comes to fighting the insurance company for the benefits and settlement you're entitled to. You're also going to need to take a few steps to reduce your chances of being involved in another motorcycle accident down the road. Once you've healed from your injuries, and you've got your bike back, here are three steps you can take to protect yourself from future accidents.

Minimize Your Distractions

When you're riding your motorcycle, you need to have all your attention focused on the road, and the cars around you. It only takes a split second for a motorist to ruin your life. Unfortunately, if you're distracted, you might not see the risks around you. While you're riding your motorcycle, try to minimize the distractions. Avoid listening to loud music, or holding a conversation with your riding companion, especially in high-traffic areas. Concentrating on the road, and minimizing the distractions, will allow you to react quickly when someone infringes on your space.

Avoid Danger Zones

When you're on your bike, it's important to know that there are specific danger zones that can pose a serious threat to your safety. Those danger zones are the areas where it's easy for you to get struck from behind, such as bumper-to-bumper traffic and stop lights. While a slight bump from behind might not do damage to a car, it can be devastating to someone on a motorcycle. If you see that you're going to be stopped – or slowing down considerably – behind a car, and other cars are approaching you, position your motorcycle in between two cars. That way, you're protected from impact.

Upgrade Your Safety Gear

When you're riding your motorcycle, you know that you need to have a helmet on your head at all times. That helmet is going to protect your head from impact injuries if you're involved in an accident. However, you might not realize that you need additional safety gear. In addition to the helmet, you should also wear boots that protect your feet, and gloves to protect your hands. Not only that, but you don't want to forget about torso protection. For that, you should wear a vest or jacket with built-in airbags to protect your back, chest and ribs. You may not be riding in a vehicle with airbags, but you can still have the upgraded protection.

If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, work with an attorney to ensure you get the compensation you're entitled to. Once you're back on the road, use the tips provided here to help you avoid a repeat accident. If you have been involved in an accident, contact a team like The Jaklitsch Law Group for more information.   

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