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NH Motorcycle Safety

Tenn and Tenn, P.A.'s motorcycle accident attorneys encourage you to read this overview of motorcycle safety regulations and suggestions before you climb on the back of a bike. It is important to be familiar with your legal rights. It is just as important that you know how to keep yourself, and your passengers, safe while out enjoying New Hampshire's inviting roadways.

As of this writing, New Hampshire remains one of only three states in America that does not require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. While the benefits of enacting such laws versus utilizing rider education programs to protect people are often debated, there are many well-respected medical studies and government statistics regarding the protection offered by motorcycle helmets that you shouldn't ignore. These studies of the proper use of motorcycle helmets consistently demonstrate that helmets reduce the risk of brain injury and death following a crash. One study conducted in 2008 showed that higher quality helmets significantly reduced the risk of death by 42 percent and the risk of head injury in general by 69 percent. Beyond wearing protective headgear, motorcyclists can take other commonsense steps to protect themselves while cruising the open roads:

• Take the safety courses required to get a motorcycle license and refresher courses as needed.
• Wear gear such as a heavy-leather jacket and leather pants to protect your body.
• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Know your limits – don't ride at speeds in excess of your ability to control your bike.
• Don't travel off-road or on other uneven surfaces until you've learned how to handle the bike under these conditions.
• Make sure you and your bike are visible to other drivers, especially at night by utilizing lights and reflectors.
• Check your motorcycle before you go out for a ride to ensure it is functioning properly.
• Take your bike in for regular maintenance.
• Avoid riding in poor weather conditions like rain, snow or ice.

Unfortunately, you can follow all the sensible rules for safe motorcycle riding and still wind up the victim of an accident. Automobile and truck drivers can be careless when it comes to passing you on the road, checking their blind spots before changing lanes and otherwise making moves that endanger you and your passenger. If the worst happens, and you suffer injuries due to a motorcycle crash, you should contact a New Hampshire personal injury law firm like Tenn and Tenn, P.A. We have the experience to assist you with any legal action necessary.