Your first time riding a motorcycle, you likely feel very nervous and exposed. You are very conscious of how close you are to other traffic and how serious an accident would be.
As you gain more experience, though, you may start to feel comfortable. Your skills will develop and you will become a safe rider. Does this mean that riding a motorcycle is not any more dangerous than riding in a car?
The fatal accident rates
No, motorcycles are not as safe as cars, even when drivers are skilled and experienced. Studies have found that the fatal accident rate for motorcyclists is 22 times as high as the same rate for people in passenger cars.
This does not mean that it will be your fault as a motorcyclist if you get involved in an accident. Many crashes are caused by other negligent drivers.
For example, say that another driver does not see your bike coming toward them when they are executing a left turn. They turn left directly in front of you, and there is no way for you to avoid the collision.
You have not made any mistakes in this scenario, but the driver of the turning vehicle is unlikely to suffer serious injuries. You, on the other hand, could suffer from spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, road rash, broken bones, internal bleeding and many other serious complications. As a motorcyclist, you are only as safe as the drivers around you.
Your legal options
It is very important for you to know about all the legal options you have after a crash. If another driver caused the accident, you may deserve substantial compensation for medical bills and more.
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