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Motorcycle riding on the open road

Summer is here – for motorcycle riders, that means heading out on the open road to quench their thirst for the excitement and freedom that comes along with driving their motorcycles. At Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne, P.A. we understand the lure of motorcycles for those who love them. We also realize that motorcycle driving can be very dangerous, particularly on the crowded highways here in south Florida.

With that in mind, we offer a list of tips for safe motorcycle driving and riding:

Drive defensively
1. Bad automobile drivers cause accidents with motorcycles; but so too do bad motorcycle drivers themselves. Aggressively operating a motorcycle causes a significant number of motorcycle accidents, as well.
Do NOT drink and operate or ride on a motorcycle
1. In a study cited in an article on motorcyclecruiser.com, the California Highway Patrol found that 69 percent of all at-fault motorcycle collisions happened when the rider was “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol.
Follow the rules of the road
1. Piggybacking on tip #2, following the rules of the road gives you a much better chance of getting back home safe and sound.
Consistently check your motorcycle, particularly after longer rides, to make sure it is in proper working condition.
If you have not done so already, take a motorcycle safety course.
Both driver and rider should wear well-made protective helmets.
1. Yes, we realize that here in Florida by law you can operate or ride on a motorcycle without a helmet or protective headgear. However, we have seen the results of what riding without a helmet can do in an accident. A helmet can save you from severe brain damage and even death. It is your head, your brain and your life – protect it.
You should also wear protective clothing.
1. Protective clothing can significantly lessen the damage to your body, particularly to your skin.
Stay out of the blind spots of automobile and truck drivers
1. The biggest problem with weaving in and out of traffic when you are operating your motorcycle is that invariably you end up crossing into and out of blind spots. As a result you significantly raise the chance that someone will accidently move into your path from another lane.
Always be aware of road hazards and obstructions

If you or a person you know gets hurt or killed in a motorcycle accident, or you simply have a question about a potential personal injury situation, please contact us at Slinkman, Slinkman & Wynne. We offer a free initial consultation, and our phone number is (561) 686-3400. You can also contact us easily by filling out the CASE REVIEW FORM on our website.

At Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne, we understand that motorcycle accidents happen every day. We help our clients obtain payment to cover hospital and other medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more, if the situation warrants it. If you want to learn more about how to go about hiring the right attorneys for you in a situation where someone you love has been in a motorcycle accident, then go to http://www.palmbeachgardensmotorcycleaccident.com/palm-beach-gardens-motorcycle-injury-attorneys.html. We also specialize in Wrongful Death & Serious Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective Products, Auto Accidents and many other types of legal situations where injury or death has occurred.

Whether you are in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Stuart, West Palm Beach or any other place in Florida, you need to find and hire a law firm that has the level of knowledge and experience that will get you the financial results you deserve, while also working with you throughout your case until some type of resolution has been reached. With over four decades of experience, that firm is Slinkman, Slinkman, & Wynne.