Preventing Motorcycle Accidents

At Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. & Associates, we have seen the damage that can be done in a motorcycle accident. Many of our cases involve amputations, and we recently recovered a $3,750,000 settlement for a client whose leg had to be amputated after a motorcycle accident. No amount of money, however, can compensate for a lost limb or, worse, a lost life. As a public service meant to encourage motorcycle safety and prevent motorcycle accidents, lawyers at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. have provided the following links.

Motorcycle Prevention Web Links

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Index: The MSF index to their valuable resources for motorcycle operation and safety. In addition to the on-line booklets below, there are fact sheets with safety tips and other information:
- You and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips: A Motorcycle Safety Foundation on-line booklet that includes chapters on several topics, including “What to Wear When You Ride,” “Know Your Legal Responsibilities,” “Know Your Motorcycle,” and “Handling Special Situations.”
- Sharing the Roadway: Motorists and Motorcyclists in Traffic : This booklet is for the non-motorcyclist also and includes information on following distance, lane position, and passing and being passed.
- Motorcycle Operator Manual: A manual for novice motorcyclists with essential safety information, including chapters on “Basic Vehicle Control,” “Keeping Your Distance,” “Intersections” and “Alcohol and Other Drugs in Motorcycle Operation.”
“The Hurt Report": The United States Department of Transportation report on motorcycle accident cause factors.
2004 Wisconsin Motorcycle Safety Facts Book: An on-line resource for Wisconsin motorcycle crash data and general motorcycling information.
What You Should Know about Motorcycle Helmets: All the information you need to know about helmets from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Motorcycle Safety: Motorcycle safety tips from the Motorcycle Association of New York State, including information on physical and mental preparedness, riding gear, making sure your motorcycle is ready, carrying a passenger, and loading a motorcycle.
State-by-State Motorcycle Laws: An outline of state motorcycle laws by the American Motorcyclists Association.

Motorcycle Safety Tips
There are some things you can do to avoid becoming a motorcycle accident statistic. Here are some useful safety tips from NYS Department of Motor Vehicles Governor's Traffic Safety Committee:

Learn. More than 90% of riders involved in accidents had no formal training. Take a Motorcycle Rider Course to develop good basic riding techniques. See our links to information on prevention of motorcycle accidents.
Get Licensed. Nearly half of all motorcycle riders involved in accidents are unlicensed or improperly licensed.
Prepare. Wear appropriate gear for comfort and protection. Read about motorcycle head injuries.
Be Seen. Stand out. Wear bright clothing and use retro-reflective material.
Be Awake. Fatigue and drowsiness can impair a motorcyclist's ability to react.
Plan. When riding in a group, determine your route in advance and coordinate it with the other riders.
Inspect. Conduct a safety inspection of your motorcycle before each ride.
Ride Sober. Alcohol and other drugs affect judgment and do not mix with motorcycling.
Obey the Law. Don't speed; know the local traffic laws and rules of the road.
Be Courteous. Be considerate on the road; show courtesy and respect to other drivers.
Improve. Take an Experienced Rider Course to sharpen your street-riding strategies and accident-avoidance skills.

We hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, lawyers at Pritzker | Olsen, P.A. are available by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or filling in our on-line consultation form. All consultations are free and confidential. We are a national personal injury law firm with clients throughout the United States and offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Put our experience, reputation, knowledge, skill, and resources to work fighting for you.

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