The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued a report that fatal injuries resulting by motorcycle crashes are 38% lower than when involving motorcycles without anti-lock brakes.  Apparently a common problem with stopping motorcycles in a controlled manner is that the wheels lock up causing imminent skidding.  Skidding can cause a motorcycle to be 'laid down', resulting in serious injury and 'road rash' to the operator and/or passenger.

Deaths caused when driving motorcycles have almost doubled from 1998 to 2007.  This is of great concern because the use of motorcycles has risen, but it hasn't doubled as the death have.  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that claims are down 20% for those owners of motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes.  BMW, Harley-Davidson and Honda are the three motorcycle manufacturers offering the most models equipped with anti-lock brakes.

Are you the victim of a motorcycle crash resulting in personal injuries?  Call the Missouri accident and injury attorneys at Schultz Legal Group to discuss YOUR legal rights.  Several of our attorneys are motorcycle enthusiasts themselves and appreciate the danger posed out there on Missouri's roadways.  Call our emergency personal injury helpline at (314) 448-0934.