{"id":894,"date":"2019-07-25T16:49:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T15:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorbikeinjurylawyers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=894"},"modified":"2019-07-25T16:49:42","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T15:49:42","slug":"hot-weather-and-motorbike-accidents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorbikeinjurylawyers.co.uk\/blog\/hot-weather-and-motorbike-accidents","title":{"rendered":"Hot weather and motorbike accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, the July temperature record has apparently been broken, and the overall UK record since records began may also be broken as well. With this in mind, let\u2019s talk about hot weather and motorbike accidents.<\/p>\n

Hot weather can increase traffic on the roads, especially during the school holidays. If ever there was a day to get out the house and go do something somewhere nice – perhaps a trip to the beach – it\u2019s now. And lovely, warm weather can make for perfect riding conditions as well.<\/p>\n

But the combination of more road users, high spirits, and perhaps even a little too much sun affecting concentration could mean an increase in collisions…<\/p>\n

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Link between hot weather and motorbike accidents?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So, there could be a link between hot weather and motorbike accidents. With more people on the roads, and more bikers, and warm weather potentially affecting concentration, it can be a potential factor.<\/p>\n

All we can say – and it\u2019s something that we often say – is that is that the weather can never be an excuse. All road users owe each other the same duty of care, and in certain adverse or dangerous weather conditions, road users must take extra precautions.<\/p>\n

One thing drivers can certainly take heed of is the chance of there being more bikers out there on the roads in times of hot weather. Another is the glare of the sun affecting vision.<\/p>\n

There may also be some drivers tempted to have a cold glass of something alcoholic whilst out and about as well. Of course, driving under the influence of alcohol is never an excuse either, and any driver guilty of this should be liable to compensate victims for damages as well.<\/p>\n

Making a claim for compensation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The topic of this article might be hot weather and motorbike accidents, but any rider injured in an accident where another person was to blame can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

And we may be able to assist you on a No Win, No Fee basis.<\/p>\n

Despite how hot things are, our offices are open, and we\u2019re even open until 10pm on most weeknights as well. It may be worth contact the team when the office is a little cooler (hopefully) later on this evening if you need some free and friendly advice on a no-obligation basis!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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