March is the Deadliest Time of the Year for Utah Motorcyclists
Springtime in Utah boasts of the more beautiful sceneries nationwide. With snowcapped mountain ranges, sunny valleys, running waterfalls and blooming wild flowers it sounds like the perfect time to pull your motorcycle out of the garage and take a leisurely ride through immigration canyon or the Alpine loop! And it is! However, statistics show that the months of March and May are the deadliest riding times of the year for Utah motorcyclists.
Top Three Spring Riding Hazards
1. Road Debris
Utah’s severe weather from ice and snow to sun and warmth is the perfect formula for road breakage. The potholes, cracks, loose gravel and bumps on Utah roads are more prevalent in early spring due to the change weather and due to the fact that State funded road maintenance projects have not yet been completed.
2. Cool Weather Turns Dangerously to Cold Weather Fast
Although it is a sunny clear afternoon when you begin your motorcycle ride; Utah weather is known for changing quickly. The adage “May Showers bring April Flowers” is especially true for the state of Utah. Sudden drops in temperature and unexpected rain showers dramatically increase your chance for being involved in a Utah Motorcycle accident.
3. Rusty Riding Skills
After spending an entire winter driving a vehicle, it is likely that your motorcycle riding skills may have become dulled. Motorcycle safety experts recommend that you start out by taking short leisure rides where you can focus on turning, braking and revamping your defensive driving skills. Many springtime Utah motorcycle accidents are caused by the bike inadvertently driving too fast or not noticing potential road hazards until it’s too late.
A Skilled Utah Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help You
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation of your legal rights. Our skilled Utah motorcycle injury lawyers provide the best quality legal counsel for you and your family. We limit the number of claims we take so that every case can be personally handled by one of our knowledgeable attorneys not a paralegal. We value our clients. We urge you to visit our office and experience the Christensen Law Firm difference.
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