Motorcycles make up one percent of the vehicles on the road but account for ten percent of the fatalities. If you ride a motorcycle you need to take special care to stay safe and that includes your clothing.
It is vital to wear the correct clothing as if you get thrown off the bike and your skin is not protected, the road surface can cause severe injuries from scrapes and scratches to compound fractures and major flesh wounds. If you wear the proper clothing many types of injury can be avoided.
You should wear solid special motorcycle boots. Hands should be protected with thick gloves and you should cover your body from head to foot with special protective motorcycle clothing. If you can, try and obtain clothing with armor built into the fabric for additional protection.
The most important part of your clothing should be a helmet as it cannot be denied that they save lives. The helmet should be DOT approved and full face with a chin guard. It should also fit properly to give the maximum protection.
If you have been injured in an accident, the Sacramento accident attorneys of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger are here to help. Please, call us today at (415) 906-3764 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
