Comments on: What is Causing the recent Rise in Motorcycle Accident Deaths?

By: Builder

Builder — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:26:23 +0000

Totally agree with mini, maybe being show the outcome of their follies would discourage them.

By: Mini

Mini — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:12:52 +0000

There are increasingly stories in the news about bikers being killed on our roads. They often seem to be taking unnecessary risks overtaking or showing off. Biking is an exciting, exhilarating pastime but we need to remember that we’re not invincible.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:01:30 +0000

I would tend to agree NFR.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:12:57 +0000

I know Ed. Bottom line, we all need to be extra careful on the road. This article and comments just kind of reminds up to be extra careful.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:38:06 +0000

I hear you Goldie. You would not believe the number of accident reports I get from all over the country.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:32:49 +0000

You are 100% correct Dennis. I think I may have written an article about the increase in motorcycles on the road over the past decade as well. There are certainly more that's for sure. I just don't know if there is a 150% increase or not in the last decade.

With respect to ratio of miles driven on bikes v. cars, I have not seen a study on that either. I would just guess that motorcycles has to be more only because winter conditions make riding motorcycles impossible in certain parts of the world for a substantial part of the year.

With respect to my own practice, I get many more fatal motorcycle accident cases, than I do fatal car accident cases that is for sure. Also I know of many guys who were acquaintances, that have been killed in the past 10 years on motorcycles, as opposed to no one in cars!

Norm

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Cellphone usuage, and texting has increased as well. Perhaps they are related.

By: RD "Road" Mullaly

RD "Road" Mullaly — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Inexperienced riders… Faster… motorcycles… Bigger vehicles(SUV’s) to run over us. Stupidity… Wanna be cool… Testostrone…. Alcohol… Drugs… On and on and on… Oh yeah and not to mentioned cagers with their head up their rectum… Stay alert and focused 100 per cent cause it will keep you alive… No matter how many studies are done it is up to us… Get involved with an MRO… Enjoy your blogs… Thanks…

By: Sandie [Member]

Sandie [Member] — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Folks just don’t pay attention. Folks just do not care. Folks do not realize that their bad actions/choices have consequences. I think they should teach something in drivers education about motorcycle safety. At least tell the students bikers do not have the protection of a cage!!

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I'd have to say a lot is people driving cars (SUV's, trucks) combined with their bad or impaired judgment of just how big the vehicle is. Drugs and alcohol. Giving out drivers licenses to just plain inept and stupid people.

Perhaps a psychological test should be given along with the driving test.

Cellphone and texting too. I've seen it all on the road.

By: Zach

Zach — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agreee that cell phones and other distractions could be a factor in crashes. However, if this is the case there would be an overall increase in auto accidents. Does the data show this? What about the increase in ridership due to gas prices which have also risen in the past decade?

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I keep reading about the rise in motorcycle deaths. But, never see any numbers about the increase in the number of motorcycles and scooters on the road in the same time frame. Also, if there is an increase in that number, it likely means that there is an increase in new or reentry riders with low experience levels.
Also, what is the ratio of miles ridden to deaths and how does this compare to miles driven in cars and auto related deaths.

By: goldie

goldie — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

As of this weekend in the Metro Atlanta GA area there have been at least 10 riders down and out of the 10 4 have died. Riding season has just started and it is crazy here.
Most of the accidents are occurring with sportbike riders.

The Governors Office of Highway Safety will not assist in funding a program that I am trying to start to better educate riders in Georgia. It's sad and I don't want think about how many more will get injured or die this year.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Norm,
It’s not even summer, yet. I believe Florida has already had 10 sport bike crashes in the last 7 days. There was a crash yesterday in jacksonville, FL. The rider had just left a motorcycle safety course at the navy base. The rider was killed (RIP) and the teenage driver was listed in critical condition. http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2010-04-05/story/jacksonville-sailor-leaves-motorcycle-training-class-dies-when-woman?quicktabs_1=1

By: NFR

NFR — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am a personal injury attorney in Florida. In my opinion, by far the biggest cause of biker accidents and danger to the riders is the proliferation of SUVs and oversized vehicles that are driven by people who are talking on the cell phone or worse, texting while they drive (which, incredibly, is legal in my State). Most Florida motorcycle riders wear their helmets even though it is legal to ride helmetless. Based on some of the helmets I have personally seen after accidents, PLEASE don’t ride without one. Be safe.