Should I seek medical treatment after a motorcycle accident?On Saturday (9/11/10) I was taking a motorcycle training class and got thrown off the bike when I was practicing emergency braking. I was going approximately 10-12mph when I tried to execute the stop and was thrown from the bike onto the wet pavement.
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"Now that warmer weather is here, the number of motorcyclists on the road has increased," said Lauren Fredrickson, M.D., Director of Salem Community Hospital's Emergency Department. "In Columbiana County alone, there are almost 5,000 motorcycles registered with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles."
"In light of this large number of people choosing to ride motorcycles, it is important to stress the need for improved safety measures, since motorcyclists are more vulnerable to crashes than other drivers."
"Motorcyclists are one of the most at-risk users of our roadways," Dr. Fredrickson continued. "Because they don't have safety belts, riders can be thrown off their bike during a crash resulting in a serious injury or even death. Many crashes occur because motorcycles are hidden in another vehicle's blind spot. Due to a motorcycle's size, other drivers may not see them, so riders must use extra caution and be aware of driving conditions on the roadways. Cyclists should pay close attention to the signals and brake lights of other vehicles, especially trucks. In addition, they should never ride in between lanes, share a lane with another vehicle or drive aggressively.
HORRY COUNTY, SC () A large smoke plume has been reported in the area of Highway 501 and Highway 31 Saturday afternoon. Viewers of News are reporting heavy smoke in the area of Highway 501 andMore >> The South Carolina Forestry Commission has
more...A recall for GLX 501C motorcycle helmets made by Galaxy Helmets in Irwindale, Calif., has been issued by the US Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A small number of extra large sized Galaxy helmets failed to meet government impact standards and
more...GALAXY HELMETS AND ACCESSORIES (GALAXY HELMETS) IS RECALLING CERTAIN GLX 501C EXTRA LARGE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. THESE HELMETS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 218, “MOTORCYCLE HELMETS.
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