Drive Defensively to Prevent Philadelphia Motorcycle Personal Injury Accidents

May 12, 2010
By Rosenbaum & Associates on May 12, 2010 11:38 AM |

A motorcycle accident in Upper Frederick in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania killed a man late last week. The crash at the intersection of Route 73 and Krause Road near Zieglerville occurred around 6 a.m. on Friday, May 7. The fatal personal injury crash is still under investigation. It is not known whether the motorcycle driver lost control of his vehicle in the early dawn or what may have contributed to the accident. At this time, police authorities do not believe that any other vehicles were involved in the motorcycle accident.

This motorcycle accident should serve as a warning to Philadelphia motorcycle, car and truck drivers to drive defensively and be on the alert for motorcycles now that nice weather is here. Most Philadelphia motorcyclists park their bikes for the winter. Come spring, droves of somewhat rusty riders take to Philadelphia streets. To prevent Philadelphia motorcycle accidents [http://www.rosenbaumandassociates.com/lawyer-attorney-1306328.html], motor safety experts caution motorcycle riders to review motorcycle safety and highway regulations and do a bit of practicing in empty parking lots to regain their bearings before heading their bike into busy Philadelphia traffic.

Highway signs near Philadelphia have begun flashing warnings reminding motorists to watch for motorcycle riders on freeways. Car and truck drivers should be especially aware of bikers on the roadways and give motorcycles a little extra room when following motorcyclists in traffic. Their smaller bulk can cause motorcycles to disappear into a driver's blind spot, increasing the chance of a serious personal injury accident.

Motorcycle accident claims are more complicated to litigate than auto or truck accident claims. Because of social perceptions of motorcycle drivers as reckless speeders, personal injury attorneys must address the individual motorcyclist's driving record and driving habits in addition to the facts of the accident. Experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyers know how to use accident reconstruction experts to prove that a motorcyclist was driving safely and following the rules of the road.