According to Deseret News, the University of Arkansas’ football coach, Bobby Petrino, was in a motorcycle accident this past Sunday.  Apparently he was taken to a hospital to be treated for any injuries; the coach’s status is unknown at this time.  Bobby Petrino has been known to be a motorcycle enthusiast who has spoken about frequent rides around near-by Beaver Lake in Arkansas.

Now that spring is here, motorcyclists are populating the roads once again.  The increase of motorcycles consequently leads to an increase in motorcycle accidents.  The best decisions you could make when riding your motorcycle are to adhere to any safety precaution and know who to call for legal support in case you do become injured.  Thus if you should ever become injured from a motorcycle accident, contacting a motorcycle accident attorney is the legal professional who will represent you.

Lesson Learned from Bobby Petrino’s Accident

Sometimes, as we make decisions, we are often influenced by those around us.  Bobby Petrino is a famously well-liked man who is praised and admired for his coaching skills in college and professional football.  Previous to becoming a coach for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, he had coached the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Louisville Cardinals.  Why is Bobby Petrino a good example for all of us?  The answer is because he is fairly famous and has proven he is not immune to becoming injured.  The lesson we can take from this is that we all are subject to injury, no matter who we are.

The Christensen Law Firm is composed of compassionate legal representatives who take great strides to provide for their clients and community.  We have published a library of accident books to inform the public of what should be your next step following an accident.  For a copy of a FREE Utah accident book, contact us at 1-800 LAW BOOK.

A fact that most motorists would not recognize and certainly not care to admit is that 80% of multi-vehicle accidents involving a motorcyclist are not the fault of the rider. Regardless of this fact, motorcyclists are continually stereotyped against, perhaps as many incorrectly associate the choice to ride a bike, and thus put oneself greater in harm’s way, as being responsible for the accident. In truth, because motorcycles are smaller than vehicles and thus are less obvious to a driver’s eye, common occurrences such as changing lanes can become fatal situations, most often for the innocent motorcyclist. In seeking to protect motorcyclists, motorcycle accident lawyers work to encourage bikers to do all they can to protect themselves against the increasingly unwary and distracted driver.

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Advocate for Constant Vigilance

According to the Hurt Report, which has been called “the most comprehensive motorcycle safety study of the 20th century,” 92% of those involved in motorcycle accidents were either self-taught or taught by friends or family. The statistics show that when you choose to take motorcycle training into your own hands, you are less inclined to know how to react when a driver chooses to put your safety at risk.

Formal motorcycle training serves to help bikers react instinctively in perilous road situations. Although this is not a requirement by law in order to get motorcycle license, the advantages are many. The most important by-product of a formal training course is the know-how that will allow motorcycle drivers, who are certainly more susceptible to greater harm in the event of an accident, to react well and thus ensure their own safety. Besides this, by taking a formal motorcycle training the riding portion of your licensing exam is usually waived by the Driver License Division, insurance companies will usually provide you a better rate, and there are even some motorcycle manufacturers that will help you pay the cost of the course. Regardless, the cost of such of a course is minimal in comparison to the amount of physical and emotional heartache that can ensue following a terrible accident.

The motorcycle accident lawyers at the Christensen Law Firm acknowledge that in the majority of circumstances motorcyclists are not at fault, and thus deserve compensation in the event of an accident in which the negligence of another has caused them harm. We understand the law and how it affects you, and will provide compassionate legal service at your time of need. Call a Utah personal injury attorney at Christensen Law Firm at (801) 506-0800 for a free consultation.