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Motorcycle Awareness Month is observed in May each year and was instituted by the National Safety Council. It’s the perfect month to remind drivers and motorcyclists to take extra care—to respect and share the road.
Moreover, the campaign is crucial in educating riders about the inherent risks of motorcycling and how to mitigate them. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes last year. Despite motorcycles constituting a mere 3% of registered vehicles in the U.S., they account for a staggering 15% of fatal crashes annually, underscoring the need for heightened awareness and safety measures.
At Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys, we understand road safety is a two-way street. Everyone on the road is responsible for safety—passenger cars, trucks, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. May provides our law firm and others who advocate for and prioritize motorcycle safety to raise awareness and help keep riders safe in Texas and nationwide.
How Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys Promotes Motorcycle Safety
Riding a motorcycle requires heightened awareness and more strength and coordination than driving a car. It also involves more risks than driving a car since riders are significantly more vulnerable in a crash. Because of their narrow profile, motorcycles often are not seen or seen too late.. Other motorists, particularly those who don’t ride, may not be looking for motorcycles in traffic. This places the motorcyclist at risk, particularly at intersections.
Training and education can manage all these risks.
Glen Larson Law regularly sponsors Accident Scene Management classes throughout Texas to help riders understand what they can do at the scene of an accident until help arrives so they can help save lives.
Glen Larson, founder and managing attorney at Glen Larson Law, is the 2024 president of North American Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAMIL). He provides more than experienced legal representation for motorcycle accident injury victims and families who have lost their loved ones while riding. He is a leader in the motorcycle community and founder of Biker Wolfpack Law, the exclusive sponsor of Austin’s Teddy Morse Cowboy Harley Davidson.
As staunch advocates for motorcycle safety, everyone at Glen Larson Law applauds the efforts of those who promote Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May and year-round.
More Resources for Safe Riding in Texas and Nationwide
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a wide variety of tips and videos on general riding safety and specific aspects of motorcycling, including:
- You and Your Motorcycle: Riding Tips Booklet
- MSF’s Guide to Group Riding
- T-CLOCS Pre-Ride Inspection
- Test Your Motorcycling Knowledge
- MSF Guide to Group Riding
- Pretend You Are Invisible
- General Guidelines for Riding a Motorcycle Safely
- Riding with a Passenger
- Self-Test on Rider Perception of Traffic Signs
Call Our Skilled Accident and Injury Attorneys
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident caused by a negligent driver, our experienced personal injury attorneys can guide you through the legal process, gather evidence to support your claim, and advocate for your rights in negotiations with insurance companies or inside the courtroom. Call our skilled accident and injury attorneys at (512) 883-0277 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
We pursue dedicated, driven results for our clients, and there is never a charge to talk to an attorney. We stand ready to help you.
