It would not be surprising to state that motorcycle riding is inherently dangerous. While exposure to the open air and elements offers an exhilarating sense of freedom – it is also the cause of an exponentially greater potential for catastrophic injuries and fatalities as well. However, in the past few years the motorcycle industry has actually been adapting car and truck safety features to motorcycle production – with positive results.
Some of the more well-known adaptations include such things as electronic stability devices that help the biker maintain balance in an emergency situation, anti-lock brakes which aid in the prevention of skidding and sliding, and traction control – also meant to help the biker stay upright versus control loss on ice, gravel or wet pavement or in the case of a back wheel slipping when the driver takes a corner too fast.
In addition, air bags are also being designed for the motorcycle rider – in several configurations (but mostly are still in the pre-production phase). Some motorcycle engineers are looking at ways to incorporate an airbag as a part of the windshield component. Of course this would have limited use – being most effective in a head-on collision. Another company is actually designing airbag technology as part of motorcycle apparel – in which airbags are built right into specially designed motorcycle clothing.
Finally, another motorcycle manufacturer is working on creating a motorcycle with enhanced features that makes the cycle more noticeable to other drivers on the road.
Greg Baumgartner is a Houston motorcycle accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Houston accident lawyer call the Baumgartner firm.
