With Memorial Day approaching, and Americans driving to vacation spots, we will soon see the busiest driving season and, unfortunately, the most roadway accidents. Also with summer comes people pulling motorcycles out of the garage to get out and do some riding.
That’s why May is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
In 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal highway crashes. Motorcycle riders are thirty-seven more likely than auto drivers to be involved in a fatal accident.
As an auto driver, the biggest thing you can do to promote motorcycle safety “Look twice, save a life.” The most common motorcycle accident occurs when an auto driver fails to spot a motorcyclist until it’s too late.
As a biker, the best thing you can do for your safety is to wear a DOT-compliant helmet at all times. Wearing one increases your odds of survivability in a serious accident by nearly forty percent.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident and require the services of a Boston motorcycle accident attorney, call The Law Office of Alan H. Crede at (617)973-6434 to arrange a free consultation.