Whether they’re buying a new or new-to-them motorcycle, motorcycle riders need to be prepared even before they take that first ride.

Motorcycle Helmets Prevent Injury

Riders who are buying their first motorcycle should start that preparation in a motorcycle accessories shop. They should buy the best helmet they can afford. The cost of a helmet isn’t very important compared to the cost of a head injury sustained in a motorcycle crash. Not all states require riders to wear helmets, but even when states do not require this, a wise rider wears one all the time to protect his head from serous head or brain injuries. After all, a brain is a horrible thing to lose.

Helmets should be U.S. Department of Transportation approved. Helmets are an individual preference, but experienced riders prefer a full helmet with a face shield. If the helmet doesn’t have a face shield, wear goggles. Nothing is more distracting to a rider than a bug splatting his unprotected eye while he’s cruising down the freeway.

Lessons and Classes

If a person has never ridden a motorcycle before, lessons are a must before he takes to the road. Most states offer classes in how to ride a motorcycle; at the end of the course, riders are qualified to take their rider’s license test.

Just like automobile drivers, bikers should obey all traffic rules, including following speed limits. A good percentage of motorcycle accidents, especially fatal accidents, involve riders who drank alcohol and then decided to ride. Classes can help educate you so you are better prepared to prevent accidents, injuries and learn the importance of obeying rules, laws and regulations.

Be familiar with the motorcycle, including knowing your limits when it comes to the bike‘s size. A 750cc goes faster and rides differently than a 1700cc; a rider upgrading his motorcycle should be comfortable riding the new bike before taking a major trip.

Defensive Riding

Drive defensively, as though other drivers “are out to kill you,” according to one experienced rider. Many automobile drivers don’t pay as much attention to their driving as they should; they especially aren’t looking out for motorcycles. A good many accidents happen when auto drivers follow motorcycles too closely, pass them inappropriately or make a left turn in front of them. A good motorcyclist always pays attention to what other drivers are doing. No matter the cause of an accident, motorcyclists are going to be hurt worse than a car’s driver and passengers. They’re not surrounded by a box of metal that will deflect some of the impact and keep them from flying through the air.

Motorcycle Insurance

Good insurance is a must, even if it’s not required by state law. A savvy rider insures his motorcycle against damage – motorcycle repairs are expensive, plus the bike may be more quickly declared totaled than an automobile. Underinsured or Uninsured coverage should be seriously considered for anyone that rides. This coverage will help you if the person whom is at fault for your motorcycle accident is either uninsured or does not have enough liability insurance coverage to pay the full value of your injury or accident claim. This coverage can be added to your existing coverage if a motorcycle rider does not already have it. While more automobiles hit motorcycles than vice versa, liability insurance comes in handy if the biker causes the accident.

Green Country Law attorneys Gorospe and Smith are experienced injury lawyers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and we are experienced in motorcycle accidents and injury claims. Call (918) 582-7775 or email Green Country Law today to discuss your case with us.

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Gorospe & Smith are experienced injury lawyers located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to negligent driver call our Tulsa law firm at (918) 582-7775 or use our contact page to email Gorospe & Smith.

Tulsa attorneys Gorospe & Smith are experienced injury lawyers. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to a negligent driver call our Tulsa lawyers at (918) 582-7775 or use our contact page to email Gorospe & Smith.

Gorospe & Smith are experienced injury lawyers located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to another driver’s negligence call our Tulsa lawyers at (918) 582-7775 or use our contact page to email Gorospe & Smith.

Gorospe & Smith are experienced injury lawyers located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to another person’s negligence or a poorly maintained place of business call our Tulsa lawyers at (918) 582-7775 or use our contact page to email Gorospe & Smith.

Gorospe and Smith are experienced and reliable lawyers located in Tulsa Oklahoma. At Green Country Law we specialize in car accidents and personal injury law.

Cell phone technology is increasing at such a rate that the number of new cell phone users also grows by the thousands every year. With this new technology comes a lot of risks that we are now faced with, the following statistics are not pretty, they are actually quite scary.

Statistics show that a person texting and driving is actually more likely to be the cause of an auto accident than a person who is legally drunk. This is a shocking realization considering we all know the crippling effects of alcohol when in comes to operating a vehicle or any other task demanding physical and mental ability.

More and more we see people sharing the need and excitement to be constantly tuned in to popular social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter to monitor and share what is going on in their lives and the lives of friends and family. The social networking web sites are not the only source of attention in these matters. The feeling or need for constant communication with family or friends, boyfriends and girlfriends or spouses by means of cell phone calls or texting is also to be considered.

Here are some statistics to keep in mind the next time you are behind the wheel and you think of texting:

• When a driver is busy on his phone while he is driving, the time he takes to react when the need arises is increased by a whopping 35%.
• When busy constructing a text, the steering capability of the driver is lessened by a staggering 91%, because he is not focused on the road properly.
• Some reports show that texting can increase the chance of being involved in an auto accident by at 23% at the very least.

If that does not scare you, we don’t know what will. Imagine losing a family member to an accident because the other driver just could not wait to stop at a red light or pull in a parking lot to send a text message or update their social network account safely. Think of the lives already lost because of this lack of care.

The Tulsa law firm of Gorospe & Smith have represented innocent people that have been victims of a car accident due to another driver texting. Texting and driving is simply not worth the risk of causing someone injury or death. Please think before you text and drive.  If you are the victim of someone that caused you personal injury because of texting and driving, give us a call.

Gorospe and Smith are experienced injury lawyers in Tulsa, Oklahoma and we specialize in car wreck and automobile accident injury law.

Tulsa car wreck attorneys, Anthony Gorospe and Zach Smith, are injury lawyers in Tulsa, Oklahoma experienced in many areas of personal injury law. If you or a loved one have suffered personal injury as a result of a negligent driver call our Tulsa law office today for a free iniital consultation and find out what our professional legal services can do for you.

Tulsa injury attorneys, Anthony Gorospe and Zach Smith are experienced injury lawyers. If you or a loved one have suffered personal injury due to a negligent driver call our office today for a free legal consultation and find out what our professional legal services can do for you.

With more cars on the road in the summer season, car accidents are on the rise. More cars means more car accidents, pedestrian accidents, hit and runs and of course more drunk driving incidents. Motor vehicle accidents are the main cause for visits to the Emergency Room statistically.

Personal injury and accidents occurring around recreational activity are also very high this time of year. The summer season brings out the boaters and lake crowds increasing the number of people not only on the water, but traveling to and from the lake. Drives home from the water activities often involve drinking and driving and this is the cause for many motor vehicle accidents and DUI offenses.

Other summer related recreational activity can include ATV operation or off-road vehicles, parks and playgrounds and sporting activities at home. Children are especially at risk of personal injury as summer brings a time of joy, travel and high energy.

5 habits to decrease your chances of risk to personal injury or jail time:

1. Don’t drink and drive!
   The risks you take while driving intoxicated can provide devastating results. Jail, loss of employment, medical bills, causing others harm, injury or death are realities. Don’t be a statistic.
2. All actions are accountable.
   Regardless of blood alcohol level, knowledge of the law or misadventure remember, no day or night of fun is worth your or other’s futures.
3. Safety when possible or applicable.
   Always wear your seat-belts and practice increased awareness of others when driving, boating or in the presence of others that are depending on your guardianship.
4. Friends favor a friend’s favors.
   A tongue twister for sure but none the less true. If you see someone engaging in behavior or activities that could endanger them or others, take action. Talk to the person or in hazardous situations, call the Police.
5. Make sure your children know the risks.
   Talk with your children about the increased risks and dangers involved with summer activities in parks, playgrounds or while riding their bikes in high traffic areas.

Tulsa attorneys Gorospe and Smith want to wish everyone a safe and memorable summer from our families to yours. Our Tulsa legal staff know how quick the perfect day can turn in to a trip to the emergency room or worse. At the law offices of Gorospe and Smith our Tulsa attorneys deal with these incidents every day and we provide Tulsa legal services to help you and your family in your time of need. If you find yourself in a situation this summer where someone else’s negligence caused injury to you or a loved one call Gorospe and Smith for a free initial consultation. Everybody needs a good Tulsa lawyer at one time or another and we are here offering you Tulsa legal aid with over 16 years of experience in personal injury law, child injury law, Tulsa dui offenses, slip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, car accidents and boating accidents.

Gorospe and Smith are experienced Tulsa lawyers with the integrity and resolve to stand by fellow Tulsans through the demanding times.