{"id":1754,"date":"2017-10-02T14:13:22","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T14:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2017-10-02T14:13:22","modified_gmt":"2017-10-02T14:13:22","slug":"motorcycle-accident-claim-and-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/motorcycle-accident-claim-and-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Accident Claim and Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_1755\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/242_2945394-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Motorcycle Accident Lawyers 317-881-2700\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/242_2945394-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/242_2945394-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/242_2945394-1024x819.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorcycle Accident Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Thousands of lives are saved every year by the use of helmets. Whether it\u2019s a motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, or ATV, wearing a helmet, along with additional protective gear, is the number one safety precaution suggested by medical and industry professionals. Motorcycles make drivers much more vulnerable, so practicing safe and responsible driving is the best method to preventing accidents. When you prevent accidents, you can prevent injuries. In this article, we will discuss several motorcycle safety tips, and accident claims for victims injured by the negligence of another motorist. <\/p>\n<p>In the case that you or a loved one is hurt negligently in a motorcycle accident, be sure to seek reputable legal advice and counsel from a seasoned personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to compensation for your damages.<\/p>\n<h1>Motorcycle Safety <\/h1>\n<p>All motorcycle owners, drivers, and enthusiasts have access to a motorcycle drivers\u2019 manual. This manual outlines details regarding safety, operation, laws, regulations, and more. It retains comprehensive information surrounding motorcycle ownership and recreation. It has everything a person needs to know about operating a motorcycle safely and legally. Without this manual, it is up to the individual to research these facts and obtain proper licensing on their own. There are classes available, webinars, books, articles, magazines, blogs, and more that contain this type of accommodating information. Here are some of the most common and talked-about motorcycle safety and road tips:<\/p>\n<h2>&#9881; Be Prepared<\/h2>\n<p>Before riding, always complete a full inspection of your bike. Check the clutch and throttle for proper operation, clean and adjust the mirrors, test front and rear brake levers, and even honk the horn! On a weekly basis, be sure to check out the wheels and tires, gauges, fluid levels, fasteners, and cables too! Be sure you are wearing your helmet, gloves, and additional recommended protective gear.<\/p>\n<h2>&#9881; Learning to Brake Properly<\/h2>\n<p>Learn how to come to a quick stop if a sudden obstacle appears. Do this by using the front and rear brake levers at the same time, smoothly. Attempt to pull out of wheel locks as well. Practicing this ahead of time can prevent accidents. <\/p>\n<h2>&#9881; Drive on Safe Roads<\/h2>\n<p>Choose a safer route and avoid accidents, tenfold. Don\u2019t drive in extreme weather conditions, and avoid icy or wet roads. Moisture combined with the gravel and oil on the road creates very treacherous and slippery conditions. Avoid these driving times and dangerous roads and prevent accidents, more and more. The same goes for hazardous road conditions. Heavy gravel, rocks, sand, railroad tracks, broken pavements, and more can not only be damaging to the bike, it can be a catalyst for an accident that ends in injury. Try to stay on level and clean roads for safer and smoother accident-free driving. <\/p>\n<h3>Indianapolis Motorcycle Accident Lawyers<\/h3>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_1411\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-PC-300x217.png\" alt=\"Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-PC-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Craven-Hoover-Blazek-PC.png 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1411\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Personal Injury Lawyers 317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Call <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+CravenHooverandBlazekPCIndianapolis\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.<\/a> at <strong>317-881-2700<\/strong> for details about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/practice-areas\/motorcycle-accident.php\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">motorcycle accident claims<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are licensed and experienced personal injury attorneys who offer free initial consultations to discuss your eligibility for compensation. And we never collect lawyer fees unless we win your settlement! <strong>Call 317-881-2700<\/strong> to schedule your free consultation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thousands of lives are saved every year by the use of helmets. Whether it\u2019s a motorcycle, scooter, bicycle, or ATV, wearing a helmet, along with additional protective gear, is the number one safety precaution suggested by medical and industry professionals. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/motorcycle-accident-claim-and-safety-tips\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[693,462,577,466,469],"class_list":["post-1754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-motorcycle-accidents","tag-indianapolis-motorcycle-accident-lawyers","tag-motorcycle-accident-injuries","tag-motorcycle-accident-lawsuits","tag-motorcycle-safety","tag-motorcycle-safety-awareness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1754","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1754"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1757,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1754\/revisions\/1757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}