By admin on December 16, 2010
Drivers of cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles should always be on the lookout for motorcycles. Unfortunately, motorists don’t always notice bikes on the road until it’s too late to avoid a collision. However, if a motorcyclist chooses the right motorcycle safety gear, it can prevent an accident from turning into a tragedy, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.
To help protect yourself in the event of a motorcycle crash, consider using the following safety gear:
- Motorcycle helmets. New Hampshire is one of only three states in the U.S. without a motorcycle helmet law, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook this valuable piece of safety equipment. Choose a full-face helmet or wear separate eye protection to keep bugs and debris out of your eyes.
- Leather or armored jackets. Both types of motorcycle jackets offer some protection from road rash if you skid across the pavement in a New Hampshire motorcycle crash.
- Pants. Full-length leather or armored pants not only protect you in an accident, they also keep your legs from being burned on hot motorcycle engine parts and protect you from rocks that may fly up from the road while you ride.
- Boots. A sturdy pair of leather boots can help prevent you from dislocating an ankle or suffering other leg injuries in a crash.
You can’t always prevent a motorcycle accident in New Hampshire from occurring, but motorcycle safety gear can help protect you from suffering severe injury or death. If you need help after a motorcycle accident, please don’t hesitate to call the experienced New Hampshire motorcycle accident lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. We have a successful track record representing those injured in motorcycle crashes in New Hampshire, and we can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. For more information about how we can help, call the law office of Tenn And Tenn, P.A. at 1-888-511-1010 today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Riding a motorcycle is an experience that motorcyclists in New Hampshire look forward to for the summer months. However, a rider must be constantly aware of his or her surroundings and should be visible to other motorists on the road. Here are three important New Hampshire motorcycle safety tips to remember.
- Motorcycle Safety Courses - To ensure that your motorcycle riding experience is a safe one, no matter how long you have been riding, look into local safely courses for beginning, basic, intermediate, or experienced motorcyclists to brush up on your riding techniques and skills.
- Learn How to Manage your Brakes and Turns - According to a citizen.com article, over 50% of single-vehicle motorcycle accidents take place during turns. Failing to negotiate a turn can be devastating for a motorcyclist. Another common mistake made by motorcyclists that often leads to an accident relates to braking either too much or not enough. Learning how to properly ride a motorcycle in terms of controlling turns and becoming familiar with the appropriate pressure to apply to the brakes is worth the time and effort to ensure safety.
- Use Protective Gear - The article also mentions that full-face helmets are useful in preventing injury to a motorcyclist’s jaw, which is an injury that occurs about 35% of the time. While eye protection is required by all motorcyclists in New Hampshire, only riders under the age of 18 are required to wear helmets.
While these safety tips should be helpful to even the most seasoned motorcyclist, there are several other ways in which a motorcyclist can help prevent accidents and stay safe even when other motorists are not following the rules of the road. To learn more, please refer to our next blog post on motorcycle safety in New Hampshire.
The experienced NH motorcycle injury attorneys at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. have been protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists for years. We understand the importance of accurate accident reconstruction as well as the value a thorough investigation has in obtaining a successful case outcome for our clients. Call our dedicated and aggressive accident lawyers in New Hampshire today at 1-888-511-1010 for a free consultation.
