Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Blog

All you have to do is spend some time on the roads these days to see how many more motorcycles there are. Whether it's due to the price of gas or the warm weather, motorcycles seem to be everywhere. While the sale of motorcycles is certainly good news for those who sell them, there are concerns that this increase in riders will lead to an increase in motorcycle-related accidents.

According to James Bloom, General Manager for the Harley Davidson store in Lexington, Kentucky, "Fifty percent of the people in here are looking for an economical means of transportation and motorcycles getting 50 miles to the gallon helped steer them this way." However, places that tow vehicles say they've seen an increase in accidents. Some believe this is due to lack of proper training.

Those who are new to motorcycles confirm this. Bryan Cunningham, a new rider in Kentucky, says he didn't have any training prior to buying a motorcycle. And although he's noticed more accidents involving motorcycles, he believes it isn't always the new riders fault. He worries more about other drivers on the road than he does his own skill, especially because so many cars pull out in front of him every day.

Anyone who has a modicum of common sense will tell you that more bikes on the road means more accidents. Call it the Law of Averages, or, for the cynics, Murphy's Law. But these accidents could be reduced if all those who ride motorcycles would take safety classes to prepare them for the crowded roads.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact an experienced injury lawyer in your area.