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7 Important Motorcycle Safety Tips for New Jersey Riders

By Greg Kohn
Partner

Whether you are a seasoned motorcyclist or a novice, there are a few important motorcycle safety tips that can help all New Jersey riders. Motorcyclists face a variety of dangers and hazards each time they ride. Our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers review seven safety tips in this blog that could help you avoid an accident or help you in the event you are involved in a motorcycle crash. 

Seven Motorcycle Safety Tips for New Jersey Motorcyclists

1. Always wear your motorcycle helmet each time you drive

All motorcyclists and riders are required to wear a motorcycle helmet that is approved by the federal DOT. However, wearing a motorcycle helmet when you ride involves much more than obeying the law. Wearing a motorcycle helmet greatly reduces your risk of serious brain injuries and life-threatening head injuries if you are involved in a crash.

2. Consider taking a motorcycle training course

If you do not have much experience riding a motorcycle, consider taking a motorcycle training course. You can learn valuable skills and information that can help you drive defensively, which could reduce your risk of a motorcycle accident.

3. Wear protective motorcycle gear when you ride

Leather is a fantastic material to wear when you ride a motorcycle. It looks great and protects your skin if you are involved in a motorcycle accident. You may also want to consider wearing riding boots, gloves, goggles, and other motorcycle safety wear to reduce your risk of injury in the event of a crash.

4. Purchase additional motorcycle accident insurance

You are required to purchase a minimum amount of liability insurance coverage if you operate a motorcycle in New Jersey. However, you might want to consider purchasing additional motorcycle accident insurance that protects you if you sustain injuries in an accident with a driver who has minimum insurance coverage. You can discuss the various insurance policies and costs with your insurance agent, including PIP, MedPay, underinsured motorist coverage, and uninsured motorist coverage.

5. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, do not apologize or admit fault

Insurance companies like to blame motorcyclists for accidents, even when they were not at fault for the crash. The partial fault for an accident can cause your injury claim to be worth much less. Do not say you are sorry or agree that you could be partially at fault for the crash.

6. Do not agree to provide a written or recorded statement for the insurance company

This insurance tactic is designed to gain information the company can use to deny or undervalue a motorcycle accident claim. Talk to a motorcycle lawyer before you provide any statements to the insurance company.

7. Contact a New Jersey personal injury attorney for a free case review

After a motorcycle accident, you need competent legal advice regarding your rights and options for recovering compensation for your damages. You might be entitled to substantial compensation for medical bills, loss of income, permanent impairments, and pain. Schedule a consultation with our New Jersey motorcycle accident lawyers today to learn about your right after a New Jersey motorcycle accident. 

About the Author
Greg Kohn is a partner at Nagel Rice and specializes in complex civil litigation cases, including professional malpractice, personal injury, class actions, wrongful death, products liability, and commercial litigation.  He has extensive experience representing clients in both state and federal court. Greg has tried many jury trials to verdict and has recovered over $50 million in settlements and verdicts in all types of personal injury matters including automobile accidents, wrongful death cases, slip and falls, and other catastrophic injury cases. Greg also handles medical malpractice cases, involving misdiagnoses, wrongful birth, and delayed cancer diagnosis. If you have questions regarding this article, you can contact Greg here.