Motorcycle drivers, perhaps more than other drivers, must rely on using good judgment in order to avoid painful or deadly accidents. Without the protections of a car or truck, motorcycle riders are more susceptible to injury and death.
However, there may be technological changes that could benefit motorcycle riders and help make motorcycles safer.* One of the things that motorcycle manufacturers and federal regulators are looking at is anti-lock brakes. Specifically, they are interested in finding out whether anti-lock brakes could help bikers stay on their bikes when they have to stop quickly. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the chances of dying in a motorcycle crash with anti-lock brakes may be 37% lower than the chances of dying in a crash without anti-lock brakes. BMW intends to make anti-lock brakes standard on all if its motorcycles for model year 2012.
Contact an Atlanta Accident Attorney if You've Been Hurt
While anti-lock brakes may decrease accident fatalities and injuries, they will not eliminate them. If you have been hurt in a motorcycle crash, please contact an auto accident lawyer. Atlanta has a great climate for motorcycle riding, but it is not without risks. Your Atlanta auto accident lawyer may help you recover damages if you've been hurt. Call 1.770.518.1133 today for a free consultation.
*Source: Antilock Brakes aren't Just for Four Wheels, Wall Street Journal, by Joseph B. White, June 29, 2011
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