Riding in danger

Motorcycle accidents tend to increase nowadays.

A couple of years back, around 3,000 deaths were reported to have been caused by motorcycle accidents alone in the United States.

More frequently, this accident tends to be a little more serious than other vehicular accidents. Because of the vehicle’s make-up, i. e. open and with only two wheels to support it, the driver will most probably suffer more injuries than his counterpart on a car, truck, or buses.

Studies show that things that caused motorcycle accidents are:

• poor maintenance of the vehicle

• bad roads and

• weather conditions

Also, motorcycle accident may occur due to the conduct of the other driver in cars, for instance, as they tend to undermine motorcycles or altogether neglect them in roads.

Accident of this sort happens because drivers in sedans and other four-wheeled cars tend to undermine motorcycles. They forget or totally ignore the proper road provision.

Other factors may include defective conditions of roads, poorly lit, dangerous curves, intersections, mechanical problems, etc.

If you have been figured in a motorcycle accident, speak with a personal injury lawyer immediately for assistance.

A Fatal Recreation

Parents often think that their children are safe in school. Who would not? There are roving guards, teachers who can guide them and school administrators who can help them.

The parents of Austin Sergeev, a fifth grader at Palisades Elementary School might have the same thinking. Unfortunately, it did not turn out that way. Austin died at his school while playing football with friends during recess.

According to reports a teacher tried to revive him by giving him CPR. Within three minutes, the paramedics arrived and he was rushed at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin but he died just the same a short time later.

Medical examination revealed that he suffered from commotio cordis, a very unusual injury. It is considered unusual because death from recreational sports activities is often caused by traumatic brain injury.

This incident may be considered a fortuitous event or something that was beyond our control. In short, no one can be held responsible unless the law otherwise says so.

However, we cannot help but think if the school, school officials or teachers were without any liability at all. One died for goodness sake!

Proper investigation must be undertaken to determine such liability, if any. After all, if no one is negligent then let it be. There is nothing to lose.

New Riders, New Dangers

Motorcycles are fun to ride. You get to enjoy the view of nature while feeling the wind touching your skin. What a feeling!

Actor Gale Harold, however may have been experiencing a feeling of pain as he lays in the hospital bed while recovering from his injuries.

Motorcycle accidents often result to serious injuries. It may even cause death and other life altering changes. Despite of such dangers, riders sometimes become oblivious to it because of the thrill riding brings them.

To the new riders, dangers of motorcycle riding are shortly put aside. What can you expect? New motorcycle, new riding experience and high speeding combined.

Expectedly, victims of this kind of accidents are becoming a trend. You can read it in the morning papers, watch it in the evening news or hear it on the radio.

As a rider myself, I advise the new riders to be acquainted first with their bikes. Start with a less powerful machine. Practice safe riding. Have a complete protection gears whenever you ride.

Remember, a short time of thrill or excitement is not commensurate with a lifetime of injury or trauma. It could never replace a valuable human life.

A Profile of a Bad Driver

Drivers especially of common carriers are expected to observe extra ordinary diligence. The life and limbs of their passengers lie in their hands.

However, Quintin Watts, a bus driver, failed to observe this necessary diligence when the bus he was driving met an accident that claimed the lives of eight people and injured 30 others.

According to the reports, Watts had a previous criminal and DUI records and history of medicine or drug abuse. It was also found that the he had no license to transport more than 10 people. He was also previously cited for over speeding and other road violations.

It seemed that Watts had the profile of a bad driver. Even worst is the company that hired him and made him drive the bus. I am not being judgmental. However, given the previous and subsequent facts of the accident, it would make you think that way.

Certainly, no amount of caution, prison sentence and road reminders will shield the public from drivers who have negligent tendencies on the road. I wonder what else can be done to prevent this from happening.

I suggest that those who have served prison sentences for accident related incidents such as bus accidents must be perpetually prohibited from driving public vehicles. In this way, the public in general may be protected from possible harm.

I also suggest that to before a driver can reclaim a previously forfeited license and regain other driving privileges, he or she must be required to undergo seminars and trainings.

We should never compromise the general safety and welfare. The privilege of driving especially of public vehicle must be given only to those who are responsible and with high regard to human lives and property.