Protective Gear On The Rider And The Bike��Motorcycle Awarene

by MICHAEL EHLINE

While California motorcycle accidents are on the rise there are some things that motorcycle riders can do to help protect themselves in case they are in an accident and some things they can do to avoid being in an accident. California motorcycle accident attorneys are all too aware of the dangers included in rider collisions. Riders need to dress appropriately this means wearing boots, shoes and sneakers are not footwear that will protect the feet if the rider is in an accident, they also in many cases have laces that can become entangled. A helmet means the difference in many motorcycle accidents the difference is it being fatal or not for the rider. The helmet should fit properly; it should be snug but not tight so that in the event of an accident it will not be lost from the rider��s head. If it is not a proper fit and if it is too large it will not protect properly and can also cause neck injuries. Wearing a leather jacket and pants or leathers that strap over the pants can protect the rider from road rash, cuts and other abrasions and while many riders do not wear them during the hot weather months they should also never wear shorts as there is no protection for the legs in the event of an accident. Gloves should be worn to protect the hands and if a full-face helmet is not worn then sunglasses should be to protect the eyes from dust and other debris on the road. Protection when riding can also include the bike, many accidents that have occurred when questioned the drivers have stated that they did not see the motorcycle until the accident occurred. To prevent this there are some ways that can be done after the purchase of the motorcycle and some motorcycle manufactures have begun to realize there are things that can be done to the motorcycle and are manufacturing bikes to be more noticeable on the road. They are doing this by adding more lights including marker lights and painting the tanks in brighter colors. There are after market light kits that can be placed on the bike that will make it more noticeable and riding with the headlight on can also help to make the bike seen and it is a law in most states for motorcycles. Protecting the body and eyes is an important factor in the case of a motorcycle accident because the rider that is dressed properly suffers less of the road injuries and helmets have been proven to protect against brain injuries and in some cases fatal injuries. While not protective gear one other protective measure a biker can take, the new biker should take a motorcycle safety course. The new rider might feel confident on he bike but in the event an evasive technique needs to be used they may not know what to do in this situation. These courses teach new riders evasive techniques that can be applied on the road to avoid accidents with other vehicles, road conditions and problems that arise on the road. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motorcycle accident you need the assistances of the most experienced Los Angeles and Orange County bike accident lawyer that can be reached at 888-400-9721. There are other great articles about California injury news at the great site.

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