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Motorcyclists have special concerns about sharing the roadways with automobiles and trucks because the motorcyclist is more physically exposed than the occupants of the other vehicles and, therefore more susceptible to injury.

Safety precautions such as wearing helmets and other personal protective gear, and improving your riding techniques and motorcycle maintenance routines will lessen your risk of accidents and injuries. Safety tips such as being aware of blind spots on cars and trucks, flashing your brake lights when slowing or stopping, may seem obvious to you, but if you practice these simple strategies you may avoid an accident.

Even motorcyclists who take every safety precaution and are knowledgeable operators, can be involved in an accident. Other drivers who fail to see a motorcycle in traffic are a major cause of collisions, especially at intersections. Adverse weather conditions, road hazards and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs also contribute to the number of motorcycle accidents.

A motorcycle accident can result in devastating injuries and loss of life. These injuries and fatalities cause enormous emotional, physical and financial burdens for the injured and surviving family members.

If you live in Minneapolis, Minnesota or the surrounding area and you or a loved one had the misfortune to be injured or killed in a motorcycle accident, please contact the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at the Minneapolis, Minnesota office of The Cochran Firm today to learn about your legal rights and whether or not you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries and losses.

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