After an unusually cold and snowy winter, Philadelphians are enjoying a spell of warm, sunny spring weather. The near-summer temperatures have brought flowers into bloom. A few early birds have fired up their lawn mowers and dusted off their weed-whackers. Kids are clamoring on the playgrounds and families stroll along Philadelphia's sidewalks. And the bikers are back! As soon as it starts to warm up, Philadelphia motorcyclists tune up their bikes and hit the road, eager to enjoy the open road and feel the wind against their face.
Every spring the risk of Philadelphia motorcycle accidents increases. Cars and trucks that have largely had the roads to themselves must once again learn to share the highways with motorcycle riders. And Philadelphia motorcyclists need to adhere to traffic rules themselves while watching for unwary drivers. Motorcycle accidents have already been reported in several Midwestern states, including a fatal motorcycle crash in Chicago that killed two. Every spring and summer thousands of personal injury motorcycle accidents maim and kill drivers and riders in Philadelphia and across the country.
According to the latest statistics from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Administration figures, the motorcycle driver was speeding in nearly a third of motorcycle accidents that result in personal injuries or fatalities. Nearly 20% of motorcyclists who were not wearing a helmet suffered serious head injuries. And one-quarter of motorcycle accidents nationally involved an unlicensed driver. Despite these serious issues, many motorcycle accidents occur when car or truck drivers fail to see motorcyclists or fail to give motorcycle riders the space and roadway courtesy they afford other vehicles.
If you are involved in a Philadelphia motorcycle accident that results in personal injury, consult a Philadelphia personal injury attorney with experience in handling motorcycle accident claims.
