During the last week of September 2007, Joseph McPhatter, accompanied by two other riders was traveling inside the Baltimore beltway on Interstate 83 following the speed of traffic; he changed lanes only to be cut off by a driver who then hit the brakes. Joseph plowed into the back of the car and was ejected 100 feet in the air hitting the ground at an impact rate of 140 mph.

An accident resulting in a motorcycle being cut off by a four wheeled driver is an all too familiar scenario for many of us. But Joseph had an extra safety feature that most of us don't have. He was wearing an airbag jacket which the Maryland State Troopers credit for saving his life. Because of the Impact Jacket, Joseph walked away with minor injuries- sore ribs/knees, bruised shoulders and a broken thumb socket.

The Impact Jacket contains a series of air bladders specifically designed to protect the rider if they are ejected from the motorcycle. Upon ejection, a lanyard attached directly to the motorcycle triggers the jacket’s inflation through a connection to a CO2 cartridge. The jacket inflates within .05 seconds providing a strong airbag cushion. It provides much needed extra protection for the front chest area, side ribs area, back area and increased support for the neck and spine area.

The Impact Jacket helped save Joseph’s life, could it help save yours? For more information visit ImpactJackets.com or watch the video.