ACCIDENT PREVENTION CAN HAPPEN WITH ONE EXTRA GLANCE
DES MOINES - A local attorney and motorcyclist is giving incentive to local drivers to be extra cautious of motorcyclists this Memorial Day Weekend by offering free bumper stickers and educational material free of charge to individuals and organizations across the state.
Corey Walker of Walker, Billingsley & Bair is all too familiar with the devastation that motorcycle accidents can cause, which is why his firm started the Look4Cycles campaign.
"We believe that rider safety is very important," Corey Walker said. "Keeping the public informed about motorcycles is one of the best ways to prevent a tragic accident."
Walker has helped hundreds of families navigate the complicated world of motorcycle accidents that often left them without their loved ones. Sadly, 92% of the motorcyclists involved in accidents in Iowa in 2013 alone did not survive the wrecks, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (does not include drivers/passengers of other vehicles or pedestrians killed).
The purpose of Look4Cycles to encourage all types of drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and keep an extra eye out for motorcyclists as the weather becomes warmer. Majority of motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles are caused because the other driver did not detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic, or because the other vehicle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or noticed the bike after it was too late to avoid the collision.
It is important to point out that intersections are the most likely place for motorcycle crashes to occur, since many drivers inadvertently violate the motorcycle's right-of-way or fail to stop due to distracted driving or cell phone use.
Looks4Cycles bumper stickers are offered completely free of charge and there is no limit to the number of stickers you can request. All drivers are urged to make use of this free service to help spread the word about looking out for motorcycle riders. Mr. Walker is also offering his time - free of charge - to speak to groups or to new driver's education classes interested in learning about motorcycle safety for both riders and non-riders.
"If even one person sees the bumper sticker on another car and it reminds them to take an extra glance at an intersection, preventing an accident and saving the life of a passing motorcycle rider, then the campaign will have been worth it," Corey Walker said.
Stickers and other educational material can be obtained by visiting www.Look4Cycles.com or by calling 515-661-5542.
Walker has helped hundreds of families navigate the complicated world of motorcycle accidents that often left them without their loved ones. Sadly, 92% of the motorcyclists involved in accidents in Iowa in 2013 alone did not survive the wrecks, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation (does not include drivers/passengers of other vehicles or pedestrians killed).
The purpose of Look4Cycles to encourage all types of drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and keep an extra eye out for motorcyclists as the weather becomes warmer. Majority of motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles are caused because the other driver did not detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic, or because the other vehicle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or noticed the bike after it was too late to avoid the collision.
It is important to point out that intersections are the most likely place for motorcycle crashes to occur, since many drivers inadvertently violate the motorcycle's right-of-way or fail to stop due to distracted driving or cell phone use.
Looks4Cycles bumper stickers are offered completely free of charge and there is no limit to the number of stickers you can request. All drivers are urged to make use of this free service to help spread the word about looking out for motorcycle riders. Mr. Walker is also offering his time - free of charge - to speak to groups or to new driver's education classes interested in learning about motorcycle safety for both riders and non-riders.
"If even one person sees the bumper sticker on another car and it reminds them to take an extra glance at an intersection, preventing an accident and saving the life of a passing motorcycle rider, then the campaign will have been worth it," Corey Walker said.
Stickers and other educational material can be obtained by visiting www.Look4Cycles.com or by calling 515-661-5542.
The mission of Walker, Billingsley & Bair is to help those injured by the negligence of others, while at the same time focusing on educating the community on how to prevent similar situations. Headquartered in Newton, Iowa, Walker, Billingsley & Bair has four locations to serve those in need of legal representation and we offer complimentary case evaluations to anyone injured in Iowa including the Des Moines, Iowa area.
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