Georgia motorcycle enthusiasts can probably recall a story or two from the period of time in which they were learning to ride. Learning to drive a car is hard enough, but subtracting two wheels and safety features like seat belts and airbags require additional skills, like balance. New technology may level the playing field, making driving a motorcycle almost as simple as driving a car, but will this recent development lead to an increased potential for a motorcycle accident?
A major motorcycle manufacturer is touting a gyroscope that will eliminate the need for a rider to balance him or herself on a motorcycle. The part has not yet been mass-produced for resale, but the announcement is already making waves. According to the specifications released by the manufacturer, the device will allow a computer to automatically balance a motorcycle with no skill required by the driver at approximately 3 mph.
Though it may seem like a breakthrough in motorcycle safety, the gyroscopic technology may have an unforeseen downside. The gyroscope is being touted as a way to appeal to a larger audience, allowing most anyone to be able to stay balanced on a motorcycle regardless of experience or skill level. This could potentially lead to inexperienced riders thinking that safely maneuvering a motorcycle through traffic at highway speeds is an easy task.
Sometimes, a serious motorcycle accident is caused by the driver of another motorcycle. A driver may make dangerous errors like riding side by side in the same lane, speeding through a sharp turn or failing to brake in time to avoid obstacles. These mistakes can be deadly to bikers that become entangled in wrecks they did not cause. If a Georgia resident has been injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another party, he or she has every right to contact an attorney and discuss options for legal recourse.
For more information on how Dozier Law Firm can help you recover from motorcycle, car, and truck accidents in Georgia, pedestrian accidents, slips and falls, wrongful deaths, dog bites, and more, call one of our locations in Macon (478-742-8441), Savannah (912-239-4395), Albany-Tifton (229-299-9590), or Atlanta (404-800-0308). You can also visit us online at https://dozierlaw.com/.
