We know that motorcycle maintenance is very important, along with good riding skills. The one we are talking about here is what to do in case of a motorcycle accident with injuries. A course will provide you with the knowledge and know how if a situation were to happen, especially if travelling in a group.
Pictured: A local EMS assisting an injured motorcyclist
There are great first aid course providers across Indiana, including Red Cross that teaches general first aid, but we may need something more that goes beyond the band-aid. Knowing how to react and provide immediate care in the aftermath of a crash, whether it involves yourself or a fellow rider may mean the difference between life and death.
Remember, professional medical help is often delayed, especially in the remote areas where we, as motorcyclists, are likely to ride. Having the knowledge and the basic equipment to manage life threatening injuries like catastrophic bleeding or airway obstruction, can dramatically improve outcomes.
Over 52% of motorcycle crashes will result in serious injury or fatality..
One such course that we highly endorse is the training classes by Riders Rescue out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Their training course, Two Wheel Trauma will provide you with the tools you need to manage motorcycle trauma and make a difference in the care, before EMS arrives on the scene and assure proper hand-off of the injured rider.
Their goal is to have as many Hoosiers trained and prepared to handle motorcycle and two wheel accidents as possible, with training available to all corners of the state.
Various sponsorship opportunities are available and encouraged
To learn more about this Indiana Homegrown group, visit RidersRescue.org
Riders Rescue is an educational program of Bikersinc.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization