Bowling Green Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Motorcycle Accident Claims in Kentucky

Motorcycles are a great way to get around Kentucky, but they are also far more dangerous than your average motor vehicle. They provide less protection, balance, and visibility than cars and trucks, making them highly susceptible to accidents and their riders prone to serious injury. Despite the stigma against motorcyclists that paints them as irresponsible daredevils, often, motorcycle accidents are caused by other motorists and not the biker.

At Kentucky Injury Law Center, we represent those who have been injured in motorcycle accidents due to the careless or reckless behavior of another driver. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an accident involving a motorcycle, we are prepared to fight for you.

Contact our Bowling Green motorcycle accident lawyers today at (270) 423-0023 to schedule a free, confidential consultation. 

Motorcycle Laws in Kentucky

In Kentucky, it is legal to operate a motorcycle without a helmet, but only if you are over 21 years of age and have had a motorcycle license for more than one year. Despite the leniency of the law, we highly encourage anyone who operates or rides on a motorcycle wear a helmet at all times.

What Are the Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

To prevent accidents, both motorcyclists and other motorists are responsible for driving defensively.

The following are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents in Kentucky:

• Dangerous road conditions: Anything from potholes to improper signage can cause a motorcyclist to lose control of their bike and crash.
• DUIs: Driving any vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is always a bad idea.
• Inexperience: A lack of experience in using a motorcycle can cause a rider to make unsafe maneuvers, which is dangerous both for themselves and other motorists.
• Lane splitting: This is the term for when a biker rides their motorcycle between two lanes of traffic. While it is legal to lane split in Kentucky, it can be dangerous—especially for inexperienced motorcyclists.
• Left-turn accidents: Making a mistake or not paying attention while taking a left turn are common causes of injury and death to people who operate motorcycles.
• Motorcycle defects: A motorcycle defect can cause a devastating accident without warning. In such cases, the vehicle manufacturer may be held liable for your accident.
• Opening vehicle doors: Also known as getting “doored,” this type of accident occurs when someone parks their car and then opens their vehicle’s door into a passing motorcyclist, causing them to crash.
• Speeding: Speeding drastically reduces the chances of a driver stopping in time to prevent a collision while also increasing the severity of the impact and consequences of a crash.
• Sudden stops: An abrupt stop can lead to a rear-end accident, which often results in serious injury or death to a motorcyclist—especially if the vehicle is following the biker too closely.
• Unsafe lane changes: Drivers failing to check their blind spots or signal when changing lanes are a major factor in many motorcycle crashes.