As
motorcycle riding has grown in popularity over the past decade it might
surprise some to realize that a large portion of these additional motorcyclists
are comprised of the “over-fifty crowd.” Contrary to the stereotype of the
motorcyclist who drives recklessly and too fast, this group of motorcyclists
generally drive their bike in the same manner they drive their
automobile—safely and respectful of the other drivers on the road.
Texas Motorcycle Facts
Although
the nation has seen a decline in the overall number of motorcycle fatalities,
the state of Texas has actually had an increase in motorcycle deaths, with the
majority of these deaths occurring in those between the ages of 20 and 29. It
can be traumatic for anyone involved in an accident of any type however those
who are injured in a motorcycle accident are much more likely to suffer death
or serious injury. There is little to no
protection for the motorcycle rider when he is hit by a three-thousand (or more)
pound hunk of metal, steel and glass.
