Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles the campaign is being launched by The Texas Department of Transportation this month as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month kicks into high gear.
The effort encourages drivers to learn how to safety interact with motorcyclists by using extra caution since they are more difficult to see and less protected.
When sharing the road, TxDOT encourages drivers to check their mirrors, leave extra room between vehicles and use turn signals to help prevent crashes and save lives.
Authorities also have the following safety tips for both riders and motorcyclists:
Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed for causing accidents, however, it is often another drivers negligent actions that actually led to the collision. Many drivers fail to check for motorcycles, which can lead to a blind spot accident or inadvertently cutting them off.
Since most motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to protect your best interests. Insurance companies want you to believe they’re on your side, however, when you have been injured in an auto accident they may not provide enough compensation to help you get your life back on track.
The experienced motorcycle collision attorneys in our FTW office will thoroughly investigate your claim and hold the negligent party that caused you or your loved ones harm accountable for their actions. We realize that your case is about more than just money, its about justice.
Our goal is to achieve the best result we can for you and your family. We proudly work on a contingency basis, which means you don’t pay us unless we obtain a recovery on your behalf.
Call (817) 920-9000 and speak to our legal team today.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Seth Anderson, whose team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience in helping victims of personal injury seek justice.
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