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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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