Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

When you consider that motorcyclists are more likely to die if they have an accident given their comparative vulnerability to other motorists, it is very important to be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents. Below are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, some helpful information that may keep you safe. More than half of all motorcycle accidents are caused due to the inability of other automobile drivers to see the motorcyclists. This is usually a passenger automobile affected by glare off the road or windshield. Be sure not to follow too closely behind a vehicle and be aware of the vehicle when driving in their blind spot. Another quarter of motorcycle accidents are due to road conditions such as potholes or the placement of something on the road like oil or water. It pays to be aware while out on the road. Vehicle failure causing a motorcycle accident is quite rare and most of these are in the form of blown or punctured tires. In single vehicle motorcycle accidents driver error results in many accidents. Often the driver does not have the training to handle a vehicle mishap or a sudden change in road conditions. Contrary to popular belief, there are very few animal collisions causing motorcycle accidents. In any case, be sure to be careful of animals on the road as that will cause severe injuries to both the animal and the motorcyclist. The single place where most motorcycle accidents happen is in an intersection. In such cases, the driver of a passenger car is most likely to have been the one to violate a traffic law usually by failing to give the motorcyclist the right-of-way. In addition, these accidents are usually near where a short trip began such as running to the store. Almost half of all fatal motorcycle accidents are caused by alcohol consumption. This should not be a surprise; most passenger vehicle fatalities are due to the same thing. Never drink and drive, and remember, if you are the victim of a DUI accident, an attorney can help. Weather, surprisingly, is not a large contributing factor to motorcycle accidents. Generally if the weather is not permitting, motorcyclists tend to stay home or wait out the storm. Consult an auto accident attorney in Denver if you have been involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident.