A few tips and suggestion on how to be safe when riding your motorcycle!
- Take a basic riding class to learn better riding techniques and helpful hints. More than 90% of riders involved in accidents had no formal training.
- Make sure you have a motorcycle license! Nearly half of all motorcycle riders involved in accidents are unlicensed or improperly licensed.
- Prepare for your ride. Wear appropriate gear for comfort and protection including proper shoes and most importantly a helmet!
- Make sure you can be seen by the other drivers on the road. Stand out and wear bright clothing and use retro reflective material.
- Make sure you are alert while riding. Fatigue or drowsiness can impair a motorcyclist’s ability to react.
- Have a plan when riding in a group, determine your route in advance and coordinate it with the other riders.
- Make sure your motorcycle is safe to ride. If something fails on a motorcycle it can be very dangerous.
- Ride sober. Alcohol and other drugs affect judgment and do not mix with motorcycling.
- Don’t speed. Speeding increases the risk of a serious injury accident by 60%.
- Be considerate on the road; show courtesy and respect to other drivers.
The attorneys at Phillips & Lyon have a well-earned reputation for protecting the rights of motorcycle accident victims. Unlike other firms in the Phoenix area, our senior partners are involved in every case and Greg Lyon, a senior partner, is an avid motorcycle rider! Our steadfast commitment to our injured clients along with our wealth of experience has lead to consistent results for our clients.