Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Michael Davis, 40, of Springfield was serisously injuried in Battlefield when William Schroeder's vehicle crossed the centerline and struck Davis on his motorcyle head-on. The wreck ocurred March 20, 2008 in Greene County.

Davis was transported to Cox South Hospital in Springfield.

Schroeder, 77, is insured by Great Southern.

Motorcyle wrecks like this one are often serious and involve many insurance issues. If you or a family member has been injured in a motorcyle wreck or car accident you need to speak with an experienced personal injury at who works with and understands how insurance claims adjusters work in the Missouri Ozarks of Southwest Missouri..

Whether you accident was in Greene County or Lawrence County, you need to speak with an local attorney promptly, but it is never too late to seek advise. Call now or visit mo-injurylaw.com to speak with a Missouri Injury Attorney about you legal rights.

Here are some recommended tips on how to personally improve saftey for all on Missouri roads:

1. All drivers don't "recognize" a motorcycle properly; they ignore it even if usually unintentionally. Always look for motorcycles, especially when at an intersection.

2. A motorcycle may look farther away than you might think it really is. And estimated the speed of a motorcyle can be tough. Alwys predict a motorcycle is closer than it looks.

3. Motorcycles can be easily hidden in a car’s blind spots or masked by objects or backgrounds outside a car (bushes, fences, bridges, etc). Take an extra moment to thoroughly check traffic.

4. Because of its small size a motorcycle may seem to be moving faster than it really is. Don't assume all motorcyclists are speed demons.

5. Motorcyclists often slow by downshifting or merely rolling off the throttle, thus not activating the brake light. Allow more following distance, say 3 or 4 seconds. At intersections, predict a motorcyclist may slow down without visual warning.

6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget to turn them off after a turn or lane change. Make sure a motorcycle's signal is for real.

7. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the effects of road debris, passing vehicles, and wind. Understand that motorcyclists adjust lane position for a purpose, not to be reckless or show off or to allow you to share the lane with them.

8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle's better characteristics, especially at slower speeds and with good road conditions, but don't expect a motorcyclist to always be able to dodge out of the way.

9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes stopping quickly difficult. Allow more following distance behind a motorcycle because it can't always stop "on a dime."

10. When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as motorcycle; think of it as a person.