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Chances are that if there was an Ohio motorcycle accident injury that occurred, the rider was between the ages of 16 and 24 years old, according to a study funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Read the next five causes of motorcycle accident injuries.
16. The typical motorcycle pre-crash lines-of-sight to the traffic hazard portray no contribution of the limits of peripheral vision; more than three- fourths of all accident hazards are within 45 degrees of either side of straight ahead.
17. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is most critical for the frontal surfaces of the motorcycle and rider.
18. defects related to accident causation are rare and likely to be due to deficient or defective maintenance.
19. Motorcycle riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are significantly over-represented in accidents; motorcycle riders between the ages of 30 and 50 are significantly under represented. Although the majority of the accident-involved motorcycle riders are male (96%), the female motorcycle riders are significantly over represented in the accident data.
20. Craftsmen, laborers, and students comprise most of the accident-involved motorcycle riders. Professionals, sales workers, and craftsmen are under represented and laborers, students and unemployed are over- represented in the accidents.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.
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Injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident? Most likely it was during a short trip not far from home. Read other causes of and information about motorcycle accident injuries from a study funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
11. Most motorcycle accidents involve a short trip associated with shopping, errands, friends, entertainment or recreation, and the accident is likely to happen in a very short time close to the trip origin.
12. The view of the motorcycle or the other vehicle involved in the accident is limited by glare or obstructed by other vehicles in almost half of the multiple vehicle accidents.
13. Conspicuity of the motorcycle is a critical factor in the multiple vehicle accidents, and accident involvement is significantly reduced by the use of motorcycle headlamps (on in daylight) and the wearing of high visibility yellow, orange or bright red jackets. (Note: the statistics which have just been released here in Australia - August 1996, DO NOT SHOW that “Lights on” legislation has worked!)
14. Fuel system leaks and spills were present in 62% of the motorcycle accidents in the post-crash phase. This represents an undue hazard for fire.
15. The median pre-crash speed was 29.8 mph, and the median crash speed was 21.5 mph, and the one-in-a-thousand crash speed is approximately 86 mph.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.
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Our Ohio motorcycle accident injury attorneys urge motorcyclists to be careful on the roads.
Read the next five causes of motorcycle accident injuries from the study “Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures,” conducted at the University of Southern California and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:
6. In the multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents.
7. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.
8. Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.
9. Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic controls.
10. Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.
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There are many different causes for Ohio motorcycle accident injuries.
Harry Hurt, a researcher from the University of Southern California, performed a study to find out the top causes of motorcycle accidents. The study, partly funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, was looked at 900 motorcycle accidents in the Los Angeles, California area. Read our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers first blog on their findings:
1. Approximately three-fourths of these motorcycle accidents involved collision with another vehicle, which was most usually a passenger automobile.
2. Approximately one-fourth of these motorcycle accidents were single vehicle accidents involving the motorcycle colliding with the roadway or some fixed object in the environment.
3. Vehicle failure accounted for less than 3% of these motorcycle accidents, and most of those were single vehicle accidents where control was lost due to a puncture flat.
4. In the single vehicle accidents, motorcycle rider error was present as the accident precipitating factor in about two-thirds of the cases, with the typical error being a slide out and fall due to over braking or running wide on a curve due to excess speed or under-cornering.
5. Roadway defects (pavement ridges, potholes, etc.) were the accident cause in 2% of the accidents; animal involvement was 1% of the accidents.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.
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Who: Swanton, Ohio motorcycle riders
What: Preparing your motorcycle for winter
Where: Swanton, Ohio
Our Swanton, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers want to provide readers with the final tips on preparing your motorcycle for winter, in order to prevent an Ohio motorcycle accident injury in the spring.
Read the final two tips, compliments of www.totalmotorcycle.com:
9. Service all fluids
If the brake or clutch fluids haven’t been changed in the last two years or 18,000 km (11,000 miles), do it now. The fluids used In these system are “hygroscopic” which means that they absorb moisture. The contaminated fluid will cause corrosion inside the systems which may give problems when the motorcycle is used next spring. Be sure to use the correct fluids and note the warnings and instructions in the service manual. If you don’t have the experience to service these systems, contact your dealer, he will be happy to assist you.
If your motorcycle is liquid cooled, the coolant requires changing every two years or 24,000 kms (15,000 miles). Make sure that the engine is cool enough to rest your hand on it before draining the system and please dispose of the coolant responsibly. Coolant/antifreeze is available from your dealer and has been developed to provide the correct protection for your motorcycle engine. Mixed 50/50 with distilled water will ensure a clean system for the next two years or 24,000 kms (15,000 miles).
10. Cover it.
Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look forward to the first warm day of spring.
Back On The Road
Before you head out onto the highway, there are a couple of things to do. First, remove the cover and put it where you can find it again. Talking of finding things, locate the (charged) battery and reinstall it connecting the positive (+) cable (red) before the (-) negative and covering the terminals with the plastic covers. Recheck all fluid levels and turn on the fuel. Check for anything wrong on the motorcycle (cracked tires, broken parts/plastic, leaking oil). Set the tire pressures back to riding specs and you are ready to fire up.
As you don your riding gear, remember that your riding skills will be a little rusty and the road surfaces will have changed a bit since the last ride, so go carefully. Sand/salt deposits on the edge of the road and especially at corners may be hazardous.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, contact our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers at 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book today.
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Who: Findlay, Ohio motorcycle riders
What: Preparing your motorcycle for winter
Where: Findlay, Ohio
As our Findlay, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers continue on with our blog series on “How to prepare your motorcycle for winter,” it is important to remember why we are stressing good maintenance for your bike.
Plain and simple: a bike that is well taken care of rides better. The better a bike rides, the less likely it is to malfunction and cause a serious Ohio motorcycle accident injury.
7. Exhaust and Mufflers
Exhausts/Mufflers are known to rust fast when they are not used. So making sure they are properly stored for the winter on your bike will save them from an early rusty death. Spray a light oil (such as WD40) into the muffler ends and drain holes. Lightly stick a plastic bag (shopping bag is fine) into the end of each muffler hole (to keep moisture from getting inside the exhaust). Then cover each muffler with another plastic bag to keep outside moisture off.
8. Tires
Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge. Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum recommend pressure. As it gets colder, air condenses in your tire so it is important to pump them up as to keep your tires healthy. Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to freeze (it cracks when it freezes). Placing 1/4″-1/2″ piece of cardboard or wood board under each tire will help keep the rubber raised up from a freezing floor.
DO NOT use a tire dressing on tires (such as Armor-All or tire cleaning foam) as this will make the tires hard and slippery.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, contact our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers at 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book today.
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Who: Ohio motorcycle riders
What: Avoiding Ohio motorcycle accident injuries
Where: Toledo, Ohio
When the weather gets warm, there are few things that motorcycle riders want to do more than get back on their bikes. In order to make sure that their spring and summer riding is safe, it is important to remember that how you prepare and store your motorcycle in the winter makes all the difference on how that bike will ride in the spring. The better a bike rides, the less likely a rider will experience an Ohio motorcycle accident injury.
Read these great tips from www.totalmotorcycle.com in our continuing coverage on preparing your bike for winter:
5. Battery Storage
The battery must be removed from the motorcycle when it is in storage. Motorcycles often have a small current drain even when the ignition is switched off (dark current), and a discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to sustain a charge.
A conventional battery should be checked for electrolyte level. Add distilled water to any of the cells that are low and then charge the battery.
Battery charging should be performed at least every two weeks using a charger that has an output of 10% of the battery ampere hour rating. For example if the battery has an AH rating of 12 (e.g. 12N12A-4A-1 where the 12A is 12 amp hours), then the charge rate of that battery should not exceed 1.2 amps. A higher charge will cause the battery to overheat. Charge the battery away from open flame or sparks as the gas (hydrogen) given off a battery can be explosive. Elevate the battery and keep it from freezing. Exercise the proper caution appropriate to caustic substances.
6. Surface Preparation
Waxing and polishing the motorcycle might seem like a waste of time since you are putting it away and no one will see it. But applying wax is a very important part of storing a motorcycle.Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture.
Don’t forget to spray any other metal surfaces (such as the frame or engine) will a very light spray of WD-40. This will keep these areas shiny and protect from corrosion as well.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, contact our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers at 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book today.
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Who: Ohio motorcycle riders
What: Preparing your motorcycle for winter
Where: Bowling Green, Ohio
One of the easiest ways to prevent an Ohio motorcycle accident injury is to take proper care of your bike. The safer your motorcycle is, the less likely it will malfunction and cause a potential Ohio motorcycle accident. Here are two more tips from www.totalmotorcycle.com on the best way to prepare your motorcycle for winter:
3. Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs
Tip: You only need to drain the carbs if your motorcycle will be stored more than 4 months. Otherwise just add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, run the bike for 10 minutes so it mixes and gets into the carbs.
Fill the tank with fresh fuel, but do not overfill. The correct level is when the fuel just touches the bottom of the filler neck. This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank when temperature rises.
Shut off the fuel petcock and drain the carburetors and the fuel lines. Add winterizing fuel conditioner to prevent the fuel from going stale, and help prevent moisture accumulation. Stale fuel occurs when aromatics (the lighter additives) evaporate leaving a thicker, sour smelling liquid. If left long enough, it will turn into a gum, plugging the jets and passages inside your carbs!
4. Lube the cylinder(s)
Tip: You only need to do this if your motorcycle will be stored a very long time (6 months or more)
Because gasoline is an excellent solvent and the oil scraper ring has done its job, most of the oil from the cylinder walls have been removed since the last time the engine was run. If the cylinder wall is left unprotected for a long period of time, it will rust and cause premature piston and ring wear.
Remove the spark plugs and pour a tablespoon (5 cc) of clean engine oil or spray fogging oil into each cylinder. Be sure to switch off the fuel before you crank the engine or else you may refill the drained carbs! Also, ground the ignition leads to prevent sparks igniting any fuel residue. Turn the engine over several revolutions to spread the oil around and then reinstall the plugs. Refitting the plugs before cranking the engine could result in a hydraulic lock if too much oil was used in the cylinder.
If you or someone you know has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, order your FREE copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Book by calling 800.637.8170 today to speak with one of our Bowling Green, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers.
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Most people in northwest Ohio have put away their motorcycles for the winter - except for the boldest of the bold who get a thrill riding in freezing temperatures!
But when you store your bike for the winter, it is important to prepare the motorcycle for the long storage by following these easy but imperative tips. Properly storing your ride will ensure that your motorcycle will be safe to use in the Spring, in turn helping to prevent an Ohio motorcycle accident injury.
Read the first few tips here, and look out for more Ohio motorcycle accident injury prevention winter tips in our next blogs. A big thanks to www.gmasw.com and www.totalmotorcycle.com for this great advice!
1. Choose a good location for your motorcycle storage. See if your local dealer offers a storage program, where many times they will prep your bike for you. If they don’t, choose a spot that is away from windows (the fluctuation in temperature can cause paint to fade and condensation to build, which can lead to rust). Make sure to use a fitted motorcycle cover and not a tarp or sheet. A sheet absorbs moisture and hold it against metal surfaces, causing rust, and the damp fabric will breed mildew and ruin the seat material. While a tarp prevents moisture from getting in, it also prevents it from getting out. The trapped moisture can condense on the motorcycle and also cause rust.
2. Make sure to change the oil before storing your bike for the winter. Even if the oil is not due for a change, byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces. Warm the engine to its normal operating temperature, as warm oil drains much faster and more completely. Refill with a winter grade oil, and it’s not a bad idea to change the filter, too.
If you or someone you know has suffered an Ohio motorcycle accident injury, you need information. Order your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book by calling 800.637.8170.
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What: ATV accident injuries
Where: Toledo, Ohio
With ATV accident injuries becoming more and more prevalent, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has voted to write mandatory rules to regulate the four-wheel vehicles, according to a recent article by Beasley Allen.
There have been more than 116 ATV-related deaths since 2003, and more ATV accidents injuries can also include loss of limbs, head wounds, and serious lacerations.
The CPSC wants to increase regulations for ROVs, also called side-by-sides, since the injuries caused by these types of ATVs have included crushing fractures to legs, feet, and arms.
If you or someone you know has suffered from an Ohio ATV accident injury, you need information. Order your free copy of The Ohio Accident Book, by calling 800.637.8170.
