Motorcycles are significantly smaller than passenger vehicles which puts riders at great risk. When a car hits a motorcycle, it will almost always seriously damage the motorcycle and severely injure or kill the rider and/or passenger. Motorcycle riders can be thrown from their bikes when hit by a car and can fly through the air or skid across the ground, resulting in devastating injuries. Cars that hit motorcycles can also pin a rider between the car and a hard surface causing paralyzing injuries.