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Use Your Brain, Not Your Head: Operate Your Motorcycle Intelligently

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 37 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a traffic crash. One of the main reasons for this staggering statistic is the fact that motorcyclists are protected from the hard asphalt by little more than their own bodies.

Florida motorcycle accidents not only have a high fatality rate, they are also responsible for many serious injuries. The most common types of motorcycle injuries are:
  • Concussion or brain damage
  • Breakage of bones and/or joints
  • Soft tissue damage
  • Permanent paralysis
  • Facial disfigurement
  • Death

Unlike an automobile, a motorcycle offers very little protection in a Florida motorcycle crash. Due to this fact, motorcyclists need to protect themselves by employing defensive driving techniques as well as always wearing protective gear. Important types of protective gear include:
  • Helmet
  • Gloves
  • Jacket
  • Pants
  • Boots
  • Goggles
  • Earplugs
  • Vest

In correlation with wearing many types of protective gear, you can also protect yourself by observing the following safety tips:
  • Always wear a helmet. According to the NHTSA, helmets are estimated to be 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders.
  • Do not speed. Nearly 35% of all motorcycle riders involved in fatal crashes were proven to have been speeding.
  • Do not drink and drive. Not only is it extremely dangerous, it is also illegal. Approximately 30% of all fatally injured motorcycle riders have BAC levels of .08 g/dL or higher. Also, nearly 43% of motorcyclists who die in single vehicle crashes have BAC levels of .08 g/dL or higher.
  • Drive defensively. 47% of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collide with another vehicle. Be aware of your surroundings and do not ride in cars’ blind spots.
  • Obtain a valid motorcycle operator’s license. One out of every four motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes do not have a valid license. Maintaining a valid license ensures you continue your motorcycle safety education so that you may protect yourself on the road.

If you have been injured in a Florida motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another driver, seek help immediately. Contact a Palm Beach motorcycle accident attorney at Fetterman & Associates today. We will fight to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve in your Florida motorcycle accident case.
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648 US Highway One
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
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