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Motorcycle Vs. Car — Myth or Madness? from Motorcycle-Articles.com Motorcycle riders often get an unjustified repu- tation as being reckless, risk tak- ers, and that they generally disobey traffic laws. This perception is un- founded and there are many statistics that back up the fact that most mo- torcycle accidents are not the fault of the motorcycle rider, but that of another driver. JULY 1-3 • CAPE FEAR HOG RIDE TO WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH. Visit www. capefearhog.com to find out more. JULY 9 • POINDEXTERS 5TH ANNUVERSARY PARTY. 4 p.m. Free food. Live music. 977-8124. JULY 16 • FIESTA SIESTA PARTY at Drifters Country Saloon. 436-1092. JULY 16 • CAPE FEAR HOG RIDE TO COLUMBIA, S.C. leave from CFHD at 10:00 A.M. (Gas Tanks Full). Visit www. capefearhog.com to find out more. A major study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) found that approximately three-fourths of motorcycle accidents. A major study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) found that approximately three-fourths of motorcycle accidents involved a collision with another vehicle, usually a passenger automobile. It was also found that in the multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents. Further the study by USC found that the failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other ve- hicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision. These findings go to show that the motorcycle rider has unjustly received a bad reputation from the general public as well as from insur- ance companies that cover motorcycle riders. Motorcycles are inherently prone to accidents caused by other drivers because of their small size. Motorcycles easily fit into the blind spot of typical passenger automobiles. The truth is that most motorcycle riders are very good drivers and keep an eye out for motorists who do not see them. This awareness of other drivers however does not prevent all accidents. When accidents such as these happen, the insurance company of the driver who is at fault will go to great lengths to keep from giving the motorcycle rider the money he or she deserves. Insurance companies will frequently rush the victim to make a quick settlement as a way to save money. Most people in the general public are not insurance experts and do not know if they are getting a bad deal from the insurance company or not. When a check is stuck in front of them it can be quite tempting to sign. Taking the insurance companies first offer is usually a mistake. Other times the insurance company of the other driver will try to not pay at all for the accident and resulting injuries. They often try to make it appear that the motorcycle rider was at fault in the accident. It is not hard to convince a jury of this since motorcycle riders have this unjust reputation of being less than careful. This is why it is critically important to have a qualified and competent lawyer on your side if you find yourself the victim of a motorcycle ac- cident. A qualified lawyer will help make sure that you get the settlement that you deserve; a settlement that will cover your medical bills as well as paying for the damage to your motorcycle. Not having a lawyer to stand up for you will cost you more than just money, it will also cause you a great deal of headaches and heartache. Trying to fight an insurance com- pany on your own, while at the same time dealing with physical injuries can be an overwhelming task. A qualified lawyer is the only one who will be on your side in case of an accident. A lawyer works for you and only you. The insurance com- pany works for their shareholders and will try very hard to keep from get- ting you the money that you deserve. 30 UCW JUNE 29 - JULY 5, 2011 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM JULY 16 • CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOY RUN at Victory of Faytteville. Registration 8 a.m., depart at 10 a.m. Bring an unwrapped, new toy. $15 per rider. Call 426-5082 or 261-4601 for more info. JULY 23 •WOUNDED WARRIOR POKER RUN at Froggy Bottoms Bar. Ride 12pm. Raffle, free food, live music. Benefits Wounded Warrior Fund. 977-8124. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www. patriotguard.org for more info. TUESDAYS BIKE NIGHT at Chili’s Grill and Bar in Southern Pines. Happy hour, drink and food specials. All bikes welcome. 4 p.m. to close. WEDNESDAYS BIKE NIGHT at Applebee’s, Cotton Square, Fayetteville, drink and food specials beginning at 7 p.m. All bikes welcome. $1.00 OFF ALL DRINKS THIRSTY THURSDAY For more information call LEGENDS at 4624 BRAGG BLVD. Gypsywomen Rock!