Ohio motorcycle accident injuries happen close to home
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.
