A man who was critically injured in a nighttime motorcycle accident in Pass Christian later died in the hospital from the injuries that he sustained in the wreck. The crash happened when the motorcycle struck the curb and left the roadway, where it flipped over and ejected the rider.
Riding a motorcycle always requires a lot of skill and concentration, and riding at night presents greater challenges and requires an even higher level of skill. One challenge of nighttime riding is that it is more difficult for other vehicles to see you. Also, at night, your ability to see important things like curbs, signs and pavement markings is reduced, as is your ability to see pedestrians and wildlife. Riding a motorcycle at night is certainly more challenging than it is during the day, and it is more dangerous, too. Sixty percent of all fatal motorcycle accidents happen during the night.
Nighttime riding can be a little safer if you ride more slowly than you would during the day. Riding slower gives you more time to react to anything that you might see on the road, such as other vehicles, pedestrians, or wildlife. Riding at night is harder on your eyes than riding during the day is. Did you know that your eyes can get tired, even when the rest of your body is well rested? If your eyes start to feel tired, find a safe location to take a rest break.
You can also keep yourself safe at night by making it easier for other drivers to see you. Other motorists should be looking out for motorcycles as they drive along, but all too often, they do not see motorcycles that are nearby and they collide with them. Increase the chance that you will be seen by placing reflective or fluorescent accents on your clothing, your helmet, and even on your bike. Good lighting on your bike also increases your visibility. If your motorcycle has a small rear brake light, consider replacing it with a bigger, brighter one. Running lights can add both style and visibility to the front of your bike You can also maximize the brightness of your headlight, Use a DOT-approved super bright headlight bulb and check the angle of your headlight. Check the state motorcycle laws, and then raise your headlight to the maximum angle that the law allows, increasing your ability to see and be seen.
Barrett Law PLLC: Support for Mississippi Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle accidents can cause severe injuries, and, all too often, they result in death. If you were hurt or someone that you love died in a motorcycle accident, you might be able to file an insurance claim to recover the damages associated with your injury or loss. To learn more about how we might be able to help you to pursue a claim for damages, please call the compassionate and knowledgeable Mississippi Personal Injury Attorney at Barrett Law PLLC today, at 1 (601) 790-1505 to arrange your free, initial consultation.
