Category: Bike Safety

Motorbike accident from being hit by a falling object?

First published by Author on February 14, 2018 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with injury claims | motorbike claims | road safety

It’s rare, but it can happen.

For drivers, running over a small object that has fallen off the back of a van, or perhaps going over a wheel trim that’s flung off another vehicle, may not be bad at all.

However, for a biker, even small objects can be a massive danger.

Something as small as a wheel trim, a spare wheel, small slat of wood or even a bit of cardboard can cause a biker to be injured in an accident. Our two-wheeled treasures may not be able to maintain stability from riding over much on the road, so if you’ve been injured as a rider because of a falling object, you have rights.
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Bikers MUST ride defensively: it’s the only way!

First published by Admin on January 31, 2018 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

We often mention in our articles about the need for bikers to be more aware of the dangers on the road and actively anticipate errors by other drivers for your own benefit. Listening to the radio the other day, a reminder that bikers must always “ride defensively” was broadcast across the digital airwaves when a listener sent a message to the show on this very topic. The understandably annoyed biker was essentially saying that they wear high-vis gear all year round – not just at night and in winter – because drivers still fail to see motorcyclists on the road.

It was this message to the show’s hosts that triggered the reminder that it’s always wise to ride defensively.
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It’s January: Christmas is over, the kids are back at school and the roads are busy again!

First published by Admin on January 10, 2018 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

It’s common knowledge that one of the main reasons bikers are more likely to be injured in a road accident is because drivers fail to see them. There are all sorts of reasons as to why a driver fails to spot a biker on the roads, but ultimately, failing to keep a proper lookout is not a valid excuse.

Now that Christmas is over, the kids are back at school and the roads are full again as commuters rush to and from work, it’s time to remember that this is the kind of occasion when accidents can be more likely to occur.

With drivers distracted by the January blues in darker and gloomier climes, bikers can be at a greater risk of harm.
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Say NO to drink driving! Say NO to destroying lives!

First published by Admin on December 22, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with drink driving | road safety

It’s Christmas; a season synonymous with overindulgence, parties, spending time with family and friends, and of course: drinking.

Sadly, drink driving incidents often increase over the festive period as people “take the chance” to have a drink and get back home without the need for expensive and often hard to find taxi or bus services that are limited over the holiday’s.

But there’s never an excuse; ever. All road users and pedestrians are immediately at risk when someone makes the selfish and dangerous decision to drive under the influence of alcohol.

We’d like to remind you – that’s all road users – to never drink and drive.
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We’ve had snow: with more potentially on the way, we’re warning all road users to stay safe on the roads!

First published by Admin on December 20, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

We had some snow this month – weather that was welcomed with open arms by children across the country, but scorned by road users who were annoyed at travel delays and worried about getting to work and back.

And worried about accidents, of course.

You don’t often see bikers braving snow because of the increased risks of accidents. The fact of the matter is that all road users need to take extra care in the snow, and as usual, people must be vigilant for bikes.
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Bikers beware! Fog season is upon us…

First published by Admin on November 15, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with bad weather | road safety

We recently reminded you (perhaps, rather cruelly) that the clocks have gone back and many of us are now commuting home in darkness. Sorry to remind you about that, but it’s relevant in terms of bikers and motorbike accidents that can be caused by other road users who fail to account for the worsening weather.

On that topic, let’s talk fog. We touched on it in a recent article when we mentioned whether any of you had been across the peaks around this time of year when it’s likely you’ll see no further than 30 or so feet in front of you.

The issue with fog is that it presents yet another danger for riders, and it’s one that needs to be addressed. As we always say, the worsening weather is not an acceptable excuse for reckless driving.
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As the clocks go back, beware of bikers in the darker months!

First published by Admin on November 08, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

Now the clocks have gone back, many of us are commuting home during the darker months, which can mean the roads are far more hazardous for bikers if other road users don’t pay enough attention to what’s going on around them.

There really is no excuse and all road users must take extra care in the darker months and never let the stress of the nine-to-five routine or the jammed-up motorways impair judgement. It only takes a proper look from a side road, or a double check of a mirror, to save a biker’s life.

So, here’s a friendly reminder for road users to take extra care for bikers as the nights are darker and the days are shorter, as well as a reminder for riders to take extra care as well!
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When drivers fail to properly look out for bikers…

First published by Admin on October 11, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with junctions | road safety

We can no longer deny it: summer is over and winter is definitely coming.

The sun is rising later and setting earlier, and soon enough, we’ll be commuting to work in darkness…

As the days get greyer and wetter, visibility will be further reduced on the roads. For motorcyclists in particular, reduced visibility means the risk of a collision is likely increased, and with many drivers already failing to properly look out for bikers, it means worrying times for bikers on the roads in winter.
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As the weather worsens and visibility reduced, drivers need to be more alert for bikers

First published by Admin on October 04, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

Rain, fog and darkness; aren’t British winters wonderful?

Sarcasm aside, the worsening weather usually means it’ll be much harder to see clearly on the roads. During an early Monday morning commute in the cold rain, you’re probably thinking of hot coffee and a warm dry bed; not motorcyclists in your blind spots. That’s right – bikers will ride in the cold and rain!

With heavy rain and darker days comes worsened visibility, making motorcyclists sometimes harder to spot. Rain, windscreen wipers and dreary grey skies can make checking for motorcyclists more difficult, but nevertheless absolutely imperative.
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30 motorcyclists are killed or injured every day at junctions

First published by Admin on September 27, 2017 in the following categories: Bike Safety and tagged with road safety

If the above headline hasn’t shocked you, then we’ve wrote a few more facts below which should make you think twice about taking more care to look out for motorcyclists on the road.

Statistics taken from https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/556396/rrcgb2015-01.pdf

Such statistics should serve to make drivers pay far more attention to look out specifically for bikers, and maybe save someone’s life by doing so!
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