NTSB Statistics Show Motorcycle Deaths Up Again!

New NTSB stats released in Washington this week held good news and bad news.  The goods news is that higway fatalities generally were down almost 10% between 2007 and 2008.  The bad news is that motorcycle deaths are on the rise - again - continuing a trend that has steadily worsened since 1998.  Some experts believe that failure to use helmets, combined with the overall increases in numbers of people riding bikes, are significant factors.  Regardless, take some advice from a lawyer who has represented many victims of bad motorcycle wrecks.  #1.  Take a certiication course from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.  (Stats show your chances of getting in an accident will be reduced if you do.)  #2.  Call your insurance agent and buy all the un-insured / under-insured (otherwise known as "UM / UIM") coverage you can afford.  That way, if you are injured as the result of a negligent driver, you won't have to worry about whether HE has enough coverage to compensate you for your injuries.  You'll already have it.