I Just Got a Motorcycle. Am I Much More Likely to be Injured on a Motorcycle Than When I'm Driving My Car?

 

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Statistics show that motorcycle riders are about 37 times more likely to suffer injuries or fatalities from accidents than occupants of enclosed vehicles. Motorcycle accident statistics also show that about half of motorcycle accidents are single vehicle accidents. About 45% of fatal motorcycle accidents involve a single vehicle. And a large proportion of motorcyclists get injured in accidents within their first 2 weeks of bike ownership. 

In many ways, driving a motorcycle requires much more control and presents extra difficulties in handling on the road than driving a car. Statistics suggest that new bike owners should spend some time practicing and mastering the nuances of handling their bikes before they join other vehicles on the roads. The drivers of nearby cars and trucks in Pearland, TX are not going to know if you're a newbie driver. And they probably wouldn't be able to take that into account as they drive anyway. 

So, for your own safety's sake, spend some time practicing and learning how your particular bike handles. Master your bike's reactions to turns, curves, stops, starts and various speeds before you join the insane competition that is Houston area traffic. You don't want to be injured on a motorcycle in a Pearland, TX accident before you've even really gotten a chance to enjoy your new status as a biker. Master your motorcycle, and you might help change those ugly motorcycle accident statistics that cloud the reputations of newbie bikers. 

Pearland, TX motorcycle accident injury attorney: let us help you recover proper compensation if your motorcycle has riden you into an accident.

Call us at 877-307-9500 to speak with a Board Certified Pearland personal injury attorney about YOUR case today.