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Warm Weather Brings a Surge in Motorcycle Crashes
May 12, 2010

A bit of sunshine and some warm weather (though admittedly lacking in the last few days) are the perfect invitation for motorcyclists to get out of their winter slumber and take over the roads.

As the motorcycle rally season begins, we start seeing and hearing bikes on the streets, even on the occasional rainy New England days. And… as soon as the grumbling roar of motorcycles becomes an unavoidable sound of the season, we start hearing about more and more motorcycle accidents, injuries and even deaths.

Last week, for example, 3 different accidents occurred in 3 neighboring towns in Massachusetts: Rowley, Hamilton and Ipswich. Last week also brought the tragic death of the 20-year-old Stephen C. Cmar, a student at the University of New Hampshire. He suffered fatal injuries after he lost control of his 2001 Suzuki and crossed the center line, slamming into a Honda car near Durham, NH. He was wearing a helmet when the accident occurred, but that still wasn’t enough to protect him. The authorities said that Cmar was taken to Wentworth–Douglass Hospital where he later died.

While the police are still investigating the reasons behind the accident, it’s good to keep a few safety tips in mind when riding your motorcycle. Motorcyclists are some of the most defenseless people on the roads, and the likely victims in car/motorcycle crashes. We have more to lose in the case of a crash, so we should be aware of the dangers, and be quick enough to react to anything the road throws at us.

Safety Tip #1. If you haven’t taken one already take a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course or if you have take a refresher or experienced rider course. Great riding skills are the best defense to accidents and injuries.

Safety Tip #2. Keep your bike in top mechanical condition. If your tires, brakes, lights are not in top working order they may fail you in an emergency and interfere with your ability to avoid a collision.

Safety Tip #3. Lack of impairment…I mean drugs and alcohol…just don’t do it. Drugs and alcohol change the way your brain works. You need you brain to be fully functional when you ride, for your own protection as well as others.

Be safe and enjoy your ride on the warm days ahead!

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact personal injury lawyer and avid biker, Tom Kiley! Or order a FREE copy of Tom Kiley’s motorcycle accident guide, Do Loud Pipes Save Lives.