Motorcycle Safety Saves Lives in New Hampshire

Many New Hampshire residents enjoy motorcycling. However, while motorcycles can be exhilarating and enjoyable to own, motorcycle riding can also be very dangerous.

Riding a motorcycle in New Hampshire, especially without a helmet, can have serious consequences. Over 95 percent of all motorcycle accidents result in injury to the rider, and many of these injuries are severe. Approximately two thirds of motorcycle accidents occur when another vehicle violates the motorcycle's right-of-way, often without even knowing it.

The good news for New Hampshire motorcyclists is that there are some simple steps they can follow to decrease the risks inherent in riding a motorcycle. By following a few simple safety rules, motorcyclists can significantly decrease their chances of being seriously injured in a New Hampshire motorcycle crash.

The first motorcycle safety rule is always to wear a helmet when riding, even if the law doesn't demand it. Wearing a motorcycle helmet significantly reduces a rider's chances of a neck or head injury in the case of an accident. Helmets with full facial coverage reduce the chances of face injuries.

New Hampshire motorcycle riders should also wear other proper safety equipment at all times, including protective gear such as a heavy jacket, long pants, and gloves. When carrying a passenger on their motorcycles, riders should always ensure their passengers are wearing proper safety equipment as well.

Motorcyclists should also obey traffic laws at all times when riding, resisting the urge to weave through traffic or ride the center lines or breakdown lanes. Motorcyclists should also do a visual check for other vehicles before changing lanes (in addition to using their mirrors), and drive defensively because other drivers may not see them.

Lastly, it is important that motorcyclists never drink and drive. Alcohol is involved in nearly 50 percent of all fatal motorcycle crashes, and drinking before operating a motorcycle poses a risk to yourself, your passengers, and other drivers.

If you or a loved one have been involved in a New Hampshire motorcycle crash, it is important that you contact a New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorney whom you can trust. An experienced attorney will help you file an injury claim, and will argue for your legal rights in court.

Call the experienced New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today. We will fight for you, ensuring that you receive fair compensation for your medical bills, missed work time, and emotional suffering.