Motorcyclists are nearly thirty times more likely to have a fatal accident that someone traveling in an enclosed vehicle. Although motorcycles are an economical and fun way to travel especially in good weather, other drivers are nearly always the cause of a motorcyclist's demise. This is frequently due to a driver turning into the path of the motorcycle unexpectedly.

Veteran motorcycle riders know to wear protective clothing; heavy boots, leather jackets, thick jeans and a helmet, whereas younger riders, especially in states where there are no helmet laws, are at even higher risk. There is no protection between the road and other vehicles when riding a motorcycle, leaving motorcycle accident victims vulnerable to serious injury.

It is an exhilarating and thrilling experience for an inexperienced rider, but many do not understand their limitations. Sudden braking from high speed can cause motorcycles to skid and collide with vehicles and stationary objects in wet or greasy conditions. Many motorcycles can exceed the speed of vehicles from a standing start, so a new rider may be tempted to race.

Potholes and objects on the road are another danger, hitting them can cause damage to the wheels of a motorcycle and avoiding them can cause a collision with other vehicles. Sudden braking by a vehicle in front of a motorcyclist is also a cause for accidents especially in wet conditions, but very often the cause of motorcycle accidents to new riders is simply a case of inexperience, they do not judge corners properly and collide with the curb, they travel too fast for the weather conditions and weave in and out of traffic instead of observing the proper rules of the road.

Older motorcycles are large, steady and make a noise. Modern Japanese motorcycles especially are unstable in the wrong hands, and make little noise, thereby failing to alert other motorists. The inexperienced, lone young rider on a high performance bike, wearing no protective clothing is far more at risk of being killed or injured in an accident than anyone else on the road.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, contact a professional accident attorney as soon as possible. An attorney will help you get the compensation you deserve for your damages and can advice you on everything you need to do after your accident.