The Bradley Law Firm Blog

Riding a motorcycle, whether for pleasure or as your primary mode of transportation, can be very enjoyable. Unfortunately, not having any real protection around you can be potentially disastrous should you be involved in a motorcycle accident.

Motorcycles are fast, but they can easily be overlooked by drivers of other motor vehicles—especially if those drivers are distracted by texting, making cell phone calls , or just not paying attention to the traffic around them. Car and truck drivers can easily miss motorcycles in their blind spots when changing lanes. It is estimated that nearly one-third of all motorcycle accidents are caused by passenger or commercial vehicles turning into the path of the motorcycle.

When large motor vehicles collide with motorcycles, the injuries are typically sustained primarily by the motorcycle rider, and can include:

• Minor cuts and scrapes
  
• Broken bones
  
• Neck and back injuries
  
• Spinal cord injuries
  
• Traumatic brain injury
  
• Death
  

The state of Missouri does have a mandatory helmet law, and the motorcycle accident attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm encourage everyone who rides motorcycles to wear headgear helmet, as well as appropriate protective clothing.

However, the helmet and clothing can't completely protect you from the negligent drivers around you. As a motorcycle rider, you can ride as safely as possible to avoid being involved in an accident, but that isn't always enough. You can still be very seriously injured or killed due to the negligence of another driver.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or died as the result of a motorcycle accident in the St. Louis, Kansas City, or Jefferson City, Missouri area, please contact the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at The Bradley Law Firm to schedule your free case evaluation.