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JOE CARSON Injury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK TOP REASONS WHY MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

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It’s always a good practice to know an Oklahoma car wreck lawyer or motorcycle wreck lawyer, like Joe Carson, when you're involved in a vehicle crush. - www.injurylawoklahoma.com

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Page 1: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

TOP REASONSWHY

MOTORCYCLEACCIDENTS

HAPPEN

Page 2: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

* HEAD ON COLLISIONS *

Responsible for over half the deaths that result from motorcycles accidents.

Page 3: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

When a car hits the motorcycle from the front resulting in

serious fatalities to the rider and their passenger.

WHEN DO COLLISIONS HAPPEN?

Page 4: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

Cases of the motorcycle being hit by a vehicle from

the rear are quite few.

HOWEVER…

Page 5: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

* LANE SPLITTING *

This happens when the rider moves between two lanes in static or slow moving traffic.

Page 6: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

He has to maneuver well which can easily make him

brace himself against vehicles.

WHEN THE RIDER SPLITS LANES…

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

FURTHERMORE…Drivers always don’t anticipate

the presence of motorcycles and can easily run over them when

trying to change lanes.

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

* SPEEDING AND RIDING UNDER THE INFLUENCE *

Speeding usually results in motorcycle wrecks when the rider reaches a turn and tries to take a corner without caution.

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

THE RESULT?

Deadly collision with any oncoming vehicle.

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

RIDERS RIDING UNDER INFLUENCE

Just like driving a car under influence, riding a motorcycle when drunk is a sure disaster waiting to happen.

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

* COLLISIONS WITH FIXED OBJECTS *

These happen when the motorcycle hits stationery

objects by the roadside or on the road itself.

Page 12: Top Reasons Why Motorcycle Accidents Happen

JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

CAN THEY BE FATAL?

Yes, if the motorcycle is moving at high speeds the rider will be thrown off the

bike…

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

CAN THEY BE FATAL?

… and the impact they get upon landing can lead to

serious injuries.

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JOE CARSONInjury Lawyer Oklahoma City, OK

It’s always a good practice to know an

Oklahoma motorcycle wreck lawyer

like Joe Carson.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRUSH?