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Motorcycle Vs. Car - Myth or Madness

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Motorcycle riders often get an unjustified reputation as being
reckless, risk takers, and that they generally disobey traffic
laws. This perception is unfounded and there are many statistics
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Motorcycle Vs. Car - Myth or Madness
Copyright © 2006 Landon Prescott
Michael H. Silvers, A Law Corporation
http://www.michaelhsilvers.com/



Motorcycle riders often get an unjustified reputation as being
reckless, risk takers, and that they generally disobey traffic
laws. This perception is unfounded and there are many statistics
that back up the fact that most motorcycle accidents are not the
fault of the motorcycle rider, but that of another driver.

A major study conducted by the University of Southern California
(USC) found that approximately three-fourths of motorcycle
accidents involved a collision with another vehicle, usually a
passenger automobile. It was also found that in the multiple
vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the
motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of
those accidents. Further the study by USC found that the failure
of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is
the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of
the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did
not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the
motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

These findings go to show that the motorcycle rider has unjustly
received a bad reputation from the general public as well as from
insurance companies that cover motorcycle riders. Motorcycles are
inherently prone to accidents caused by other drivers because of
their small size. Motorcycles easily fit into the blind spot of
typical passenger automobiles. The truth is that most motorcycle
riders are very good drivers and keep an eye out for motorists
who do not see them. This awareness of other drivers however does
not prevent all accidents.

When accidents such as these happen, the insurance company of
the driver who is at fault will go to great lengths to keep
from giving the motorcycle rider the money he or she deserves.
Insurance companies will frequently rush the victim to make a
quick settlement as a way to save money. Most people in the
general public are not insurance experts and do not know if they
are getting a bad deal from the insurance company or not. When a
check is stuck in front of them it can be quite tempting to sign.

Taking the insurance companies first offer is usually a mistake.
Other times the insurance company of the other driver will try
to not pay at all for the accident and resulting injuries. They
often try to make it appear that the motorcycle rider was at
fault in the accident. It is not hard to convince a jury of this
since motorcycle riders have this unjust reputation of being less
than careful.

This is why it is critically important to have a qualified and
competent lawyer on your side if you find yourself the victim of
a motorcycle accident. A qualified lawyer will help make sure
that you get the settlement that you deserve; a settlement that
will cover your medical bills as well as paying for the damage
to your motorcycle. Not having a lawyer to stand up for you will
cost you more than just money, it will also cause you a great
deal of headaches and heartache. Trying to fight an insurance
company on your own, while at the same time dealing with physical
injuries can be an overwhelming task.

A qualified lawyer is the only one who will be on your side in
case of an accident. A lawyer works for you and only you. The
insurance company works for their shareholders and will try very
hard to keep from getting you the money that you deserve.



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Landon Prescott writes on topics related to insurance and health.
For over 30 years the motorcycle lawyers at Michael H. Silvers, A
Law Corporation, have successfully represented injured motorcycle
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very specialized area of law that requires the experience and
expertise of a motorcycle lawyer, with a proven track record.
Michael H. Silvers, A Law Corporation has 24 convenient
locations in California. http://www.michaelhsilvers.com/


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