Following the
tragic death of Gary Bell, personal injury
solicitors Bury would like to remind drivers and motorcyclists to look out
for each other.
Motorcyclist Mr Bell, 23, was in a road
traffic accident on Friday November 1st at around 10:30, and he died
of his injuries the next day in Salford Royal Hospital.
It is believed that he was riding his white
Yamaha motorbike on Bond Street when the accident happened. He overtook a
vehicle and collided with a Toyota at the Bond Street / Walsh Lane junction,
sustaining serious chest and head injuries. Police are appealing for
information.
No win no fee solicitors Bury know that the
risk of motorcyclist accidents will increase over winter, and would like to
provide the following advice.
Motorcyclists:
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Wear
bright clothing
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Ride
defensively
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Maximise
visibility
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Wear
protective equipment, including the right helmet
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Stay
observant and alert
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Glance
over your shoulder before performing any manoeuvres
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Ensure you
can slow down or stop if you have to
Drivers:
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Look out
for bikes
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Take time
to check for motorcyclists at junctions or when merging
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Don't
drive too close to motorcyclists
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Keep aware
of motorcyclists when turning into new roads
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Remember
motorcyclists can pass on either side
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Park in a
safe and considerate fashion and check for motorcyclists when opening your
doors
With motorcyclists facing almost 75 times
as great a risk of death or serious injury as car drivers, personal injury solicitors cash advance payment Bury are used to dealing with motorcyclist accident claims and have
seen far too many cases with fatal consequences. With just 1% of all road
traffic consisting of motorcyclists but with motorcyclists representing 19% of
all deaths on the UK's roads, the risk of motorcycle accidents should be a key
concern for everyone when they get behind the wheel.
Motorcyclists are frequently not to blame
for their accidents at all - other road users can easily miss them due to
inattentiveness. Motorcyclists and drivers need to take responsibility for
each-other's health and safety to prevent other tragedies striking Bury.
