Alaska Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Fighting for the Rights of the Injured

Motorcycles are the chosen mode of transportation for many people, and while they are clearly exhilarating to drive and economical in terms of cost and fuel, they are also dangerous for many reasons. 

Those who drive or ride on motorcycles are at a serious disadvantage in terms of both size in relation to other vehicles on the road and in terms of exposure, and a high number of motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries and/or fatalities.

If this has happened to you or to someone you love, you need to contact the Alaska motorcycle accident lawyers at Barber & Banker as soon as possible in order to schedule a free initial consultation.  In the meantime, below you'll find information regarding why motorcycle drivers face a higher risk than those in other vehicles and information regarding how you should proceed if you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident.

Alaska Motorcycle Accidents - Reasons for Heightened Risks

The United States National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that motorcycle drivers are 37 times more likely to be involved in a fatal accident for every mile traveled than those in sedans, SUV's and trucks.  The reasons for this heightened risk are many, and a few examples include:

1. Exposure - Those traveling in cars or trucks have a passenger compartment to provide at least some sort of protection from the point of impact in a collision.  Motorcycle drivers are completely exposed.
2. Weight - Cars and trucks generally weigh more than one ton.  The average street-legal motorcycle weighs several hundred pounds.  When two vehicles are traveling at high speeds and one weighs substantially more than the other, the person on the lighter vehicle faces far greater risk.
3. Visibility - Many automobile drivers have stated in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident that they simply did not see the motorcycle in question.  This is a common problem as people tend to overlook smaller objects.
4. Vulnerability to conditions - Many large vehicles are now equipped to handle inclement weather and slippery roads.  Motorcycles must navigate through every sort of driving condition on only two wheels, making balance and stability extremely difficult, especially when sudden evasive actions are necessary.

Alaska Motorcycle Accident Lawyers - How to Proceed

If you or someone you love has been harmed in a motorcycle accident, you need to take immediate action to protect your legal rights.  Contact the Alaska motorcycle accident lawyers at Barber & Banker today to schedule a free initial consultation.