Fatality Statistics

GlobalRider said:

There was actually a law suit filed by a German motorcyclist who had a bad accident due to road tar strips.

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New York State DOT did cut back on the use of crack-seal (tar strips) on roadways, primarily due to many letters from motorcyclists, and from lawsuits. I helped in a small way by helping point out the dangers, when I was asked my opinion on the subject. I was one of only a very few DOT motorcyclists. One time, when I brought up the subject, a local bureaucrat reacted by saying, "Who cares about motorcyclists?" There is still plenty of animosity towards bikers. Also, many contractors could care less and that is a problem.

If anyone sees too much tar on roads or any other dangerous situations, write to the highway commissioner or governor or whoever. Protest dangerous conditions.

Harry

Just because there is a lawsuit does not mean there is justice or anything will change. A co-worker's husband was on his bike on a curve on a highway exit ramp, yes, in NY state, and the pothole in the concrete was so bad, the rebar was sticking out. He crashed and suffered mild brain damage to the point where he has a very flat personality and he can't work at the level he did before the crash. It was even established in court that the pothole was open like that for a couple of months without being repaired. After several years of court proceedings, the state was found at fault, and the victim only received a low 5 figure settlement. His life, and as a result, those of his family are forever changed. A real travesty.