Kevlar Motorcycle Jeans Protect Riders During Accidents
Seattle personal injury attorneys have always encouraged motorcycle riders to protect themselves as much as they possibly can. A full-faced helmet certainly helps shield motorcycle riders from traumatic brain injuries and other head injuries that can potentially turn fatal. A good pair of leather boots and other leather gear can protect you from foot injuries and road rash, which can be extremely painful.
I recently came across a news report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune about The Defender Motorcycle Jean, which has Kevlar (the material used to make bulletproof vests) sewn in. The article talks about a female rider who fell off her motorcycle, hit the pavement and skidded across two lanes of traffic, but still got away with some bruises and a light scuff on her knee because of her special pair of jeans. She says: “You could mess up yourself royally if you’re not wearing the right gear.” That is 100 percent accurate when it comes to motorcycle accidents.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 7.1 million motorcycles on the nation’s roads in 2007. With more people owning motorcycles in Washington State and elsewhere in the nation, we are also seeing an increase in the number of motorcycle accidents every year. It is not only important that motorcyclists wear protective gear, but they also need to undergo training to safely operate motorcycles. We have often observed that motorcyclists who have undergone training, ride carefully, follow all traffic rules and wear protective gear are looked at much more favorably by jurors in a personal injury case.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, please contact the experienced Seattle motorcycle accident lawyers with The Bernard Law Firm for a free and comprehensive consultation. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail us at info@bernardlawgroup.com for our FREE brochure, which has useful and educational information about Washington motorcycle accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.
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