Utah Motorcycle Accidents The Statistics

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UTAH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS THE STATISTICS
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UTAH MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun, whether
you use yours for your daily commute, or prefer
to indulge in leisurely long-distance road trips
on weekends and vacations. As any biker knows,
that fun can come at a price, and that is the
increased risk posed to those who travel on
motorcycles, rather than using a car or truck.
Actually, those cars and trucks make up quite a
lot of the risks involved in traveling around
Salt Lake City, and beyond, on your motorcycle.
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THE REALITY OF MOTORCYCLE RISK
An experienced Salt Lake City motorcycle accident
attorney is all too familiar with the extent of
the injuries potentially sustained in a collision
after all, they have represented countless
clients living with the consequences. Although
you may think you know all there is to know about
motorcycle accidents, there is something powerful
about seeing the statistics written down.
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DID YOU KNOW

• Motorcycle accidents in Utah are most likely to
  occur between 4 pm and 6 pm, on a Friday,
  Saturday, or Sunday
• Those aged between 20 and 24 are most at risk of
  being involved in an accident, according to
  statistics
• While motorcycle accidents in Utah are on the
  rise, there are fewer deaths occurring
• Motorcycle accidents account for 12 of all
  collisions on Utah roads
• Where another driver is at fault, the most likely
  cause of a motorcycle accident in Salt Lake City
  and the rest of Utah is the failure to yield
• Where the motorcycle rider is at fault, it is
  most likely because they either followed a
  vehicle too closely or did not follow proper
  lane-changing protocol

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COMMON CAUSES OF MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
In addition to the causes of motorcycle accidents
listed above, we have noticed a definite pattern
in the contributing factors, over the years we
have been handling motorcycle accident claims.
Motorcycle accidents commonly occur due to

• Manufacturing flaws in the motorcycle, including
  faulty forks or unstable frames
• Drivers taunting or harassing motorcyclists
• Failure to yield the right of way at junctions or
  traffic signals
• Drivers failing to see a motorcycle in their
  blind spot
• Drunk or distracted drivers
• Cars or trucks following too closely behind a
  motorcycle, causing them to wobble, or even
  bumping into the bike

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INJURED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle, no
matter how it was caused, you may be entitled to
claim compensation and damages for your injuries
and property damage. To do this, you will need
expert legal guidance from an experienced Salt
Lake City personal injury attorney. To schedule a
free initial consultation with a highly-skilled
motorcycle accident attorney, call the Jardine
Law Offices P.C today on 801-451-9555.
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