This past August, Michael Scott "Cactus" Moser, husband of country music singer Wynona Judd, veered across the center divider of a highway and crashed into the side of a car that was traveling in the opposite direction. He suffered serious injuries, including the loss of his left leg.
When you lack the protection of being in an enclosed vehicle, you’re more likely to be injured or killed if you are in an accident. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that in 2010, approximately 82,000 motorcyclists were injured and 4,500 motorcyclists were killed. Motorcyclists are about 30 times more likely than are other drivers to die in a crash and five times more likely to be injured.
Here are some safety rules that increase the likelihood that you won’t become a statistic:
Motorcycle accidents often result in loss of life and limb. Even cyclists who are not at fault find that society and the courts may be biased against them. If you have been in a serious or minor accident involving a motorcycle, we provide assistance in this area and are happy to help you get the compensation you deserve.