Hazardous Road and Weather Conditions
Roughly half of all motorcycle accidents involve two-vehicles. The other half of motorcycle crashes are singular vehicle accidents that are influenced by external conditions, including road and weather conditions. If you or a loved one is involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you, witnesses, or police officers who respond to the scene identify likely causes of the accident. By determining potential causes, fault and liability can help victims of motorcycle accidents receive compensation for loss and medical expenses.
Hazardous road conditions that may increase the likelihood of motorcycle accidents may include but are not limited to:
- Loose Gravel
- Damaged Roads
- Slips/Slopes/Cliffs
- Construction Zones
- Rock Fall Areas
- Poorly Placed Signage or Intersection Light Signals
If one of the above causes contributed to a motorcycle accident, victims of the accident may be entitled to monetary compensation for damages, injuries, and loss of wages.
Other unsafe factors for motorcycle riders are harsh weather conditions. Dangerous weather conditions that may increase the likelihood of motorcycle accidents may include but are not limited to:
- Rain/Slick Roads
- Aquaplaning/Hydroplaning
- Poor Visor Visibility
- Strong Winds
Sometimes the weather conditions change when you are driving on the road, especially along the coasts or during road trips in the desert. It’s always safest to avoid hazardous weather conditions, like, snow, heavy rain, and strong winds. The freedom of a motorcycle allows riders to feel in nature while traveling. But that same freedom of no restrictions greatly increases the danger and risk motorcycle riders face while on the road every day.
To prevent future motorcycle accidents from occurring, The Best Motorcycle Lawyers offer safety tips for motorcycle riders when faced with poor weather conditions:
- Wear bright/neon rain gear to alert other vehicle drivers of your presence
- Check tire pressure and break functionality before partaking on a lengthy road trip
- Check weather conditions before leaving as preparation, and bring/wear your rain gear before it begins raining
- Leave extra space between cars
- Be especially careful with lane changes when the weather is not ideal
- Cold Weather? Wear protective gloves to keep hands and fingers warm
Drivers have a difficult time identifying motorcycle riders in dark clothes when it’s raining. Motorcycle riders should be most cautious with the first rain after a dry season, because the oil from vehicles makes roads extremely slippery.
Motorcycle personal injury attorneys understand and advocate their clients’ rights after minor and serious motorcycle accidents. Contact one of The Best Motorcycle Lawyers today for a free consultation to discuss the facts of individual cases.
