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Body Armor.

To help reduce the severity of motorcycle injuries, our motorcycle accident lawyers want you to think about wearing motorcycle body armor. This motorcycle safety gear is composed of either foam or some harder compound that can absorb high amounts of energy and protects your skin from direct contact with the street.Body ArmorNot wearing motorcycle safety gear could be very painful in a motorcycle crash since even small crashes can result in “road rash” — abrasions that come from being dragged along a pavement or blacktop. Many motorcyclists are knocked off their bikes during a crash, and friction with the ground can destroy a few layers of skin and even damage nerves. Wearing body armor could prevent this motorcycle injury.

What is the Best Motorcycle Safety Gear?

Quality armor might seem unnecessary, but you will pay a lot later if you’re injured in a motorcycle crash. The three main types of motorcycle armor are as follows:Foam armor (1) is essentially the typical yellow foam that you would find in a mattress. Even though this foam is pretty thick, foam armor offers a low level of protection. Memory foam (2) is a more dense foam, which gives the wearer the highest level of absorption of energy.Hard armor (3) is usually made of a hard plastic back with foam on the inside. This armor has come under scrutiny because there are theories that say force is not dispersed as well as the soft armor. You have several choices, but any type of safety equipment is better than none.

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No matter what type of safety gearyou wear, you can never be 100 percent safe on a motorcycle. Accidents happen, and if your motorcycle accident was caused by someone else, you may be entitled to a monetary settlement. The lawyers at our San Diego law firm have specialized in motor vehicle cases since 1992, and we will work hard to make sure your needs and best interests are given a voice.Call our bilingual law offices at 1-800-655-6585 for a FREE Consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer or click here to submit your case for a FREE Online Review. You owe nothing until we win your case.

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[caption id="attachment_21715" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: The San Diego Union Tribune"]San Diego Car Accident - Kearny Mesa - Teen drivers in alleged speeding contest[/caption] Last week, we reported on a car accident in San Diego that resulted out of alleged teen street racing. In new developments, the 18-year-old driver charged with the death of the two teenagers involved in the street racing has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter among four other charges according to reports at the San Diego Union Tribune. The news follows the earlier arrest of another 16-year-old driver that was taken into custody on similar charges. Just shortly after his arraignment, Michael Johnson, the 18-year-old driver of a Volvo S40, said, according to his attorney, that he is not the responsible party in the tragic San Diego accident fatalities that occurred April 4. Accident reports indicate that Johnson was returning from a spring break beach party in La Jolla when he was allegedly involved in a street racing contest with another teen driver – the unidentified 16-year-old driver of a Volkswagen Passat whose name has not been released since he is a minor. According to Deputy District Attorney Kristen Spieler, the two vehicles were zigzagging across lanes at speeds reaching up to a staggering 100 m.p.h. The 16-year-old driver in the Passat lost control over the vehicle, causing the car to flip over several times across multiple lanes of the road. Two passengers, Anthony Foreman, 18, and Jayli Campbell, 16, were thrown from the Passat and died at the scene of the accident. Two passengers survived the crash. Charlotte McQuillen, survived the accident although she suffered serious injury as a result of the collision including reports that say the teen will have to recover from traumatic brain injury. Anthoney Taylor, 16, also survived the crash although his injuries are unclear at this time. Johnson did not flee the scene of the accident according to police reports and cooperated with authorities once officers assessed the scene of the collision. The teen has no prior criminal record, although authorities say his vehicle was found containing a small amount of marijuana. Johnson is being charged with intoxicated driving, although his lawyer says there were no field sobriety tests to confirm the teen’s alleged intoxication. Teen driving: reminders for concerned parents Last week, we blogged on actions parents can take to prevent teen car accidents. Tips include:

  • Sign a parent-teen contract. Download your free contract now.
  • Enforcing the rules. Every teen driver needs to know that rules are there for a purpose, and when they are broken, consequences will follow.
  • Have a DUI backup plan. As most parents can attest, there are many instances when teen drivers run into problems that supersede their know-how and maturity. Drinking is one of those problems. In cases of emergency, your teen should have an open-door policy where they feel safe to call you when they need help – such in the case of drunk driving or driving while intoxicated.
About the Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC The Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC are specialists in car accident injury. Every personal injury attorney in our San Diego office works hard to seek maximum recovery for every injured client. Your case is handled without any out-of-pocket costs, so do not hesitate to speak to a San Diego personal injury lawyer today for a free legal evaluation. Call us at 1-800-655-6585.