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Motorcycle Accidents Involving Drivers Turning Left On Lexington Rd in Georgetown KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on September 12, 2022

Motorcyclists in Kentucky are put at the most risk to their safety by three common mistakes by drivers. Motorists can switch lanes or merge without checking blind spots where a rider could easily be traveling. Drivers can also rear-end a motorcyclist when they aren’t paying attention to the traffic in front of them and end up missing the single taillight of a motorcycle.

Drivers making left turns are also a common threat for riders. Drivers can get anxious and hit the gas after oncoming vehicles have passed,

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Dangerous Hazards for Motorcyclists on Gene Snyder Fwy in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 27, 2022

Motorcyclists in Louisville stay alert to spot hazards from the roadway and from other motorists. They can’t always steer clear of a careless or reckless driver and sometimes riders are forced into accidents.

A motorcyclist can suffer a serious injury in a collision. In the most devastating crashes, cyclists are at risk of losing their lives.

Motorcyclist Avoiding a Car Crash Is Killed in Louisville

A man on a motorcycle was tragically killed in an accident Friday night in eastern Louisville.

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Dangerous Motorcycle Accidents Involving Big Rigs On US 25 In Laurel County KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 21, 2022

Motorcyclists can face hazards from any drivers. Motorists can pull out in front of them or veer over into their lanes simply because they didn’t take the time to spot a rider nearby.

These mistakes are especially devastating when the driver of a large truck becomes careless. These big rigs present a massive obstacle to anyone on a motorcycle, and avoiding a collision is that much harder. When an accident occurs, riders may suffer serious injuries and quickly have their lives threatened.

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Dangerous Nighttime Motorcycle Accidents on New Circle Road in Lexington KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 15, 2022

Motorcyclists can face extreme risks around drivers who don’t take the time to check their mirrors and blind spots for nearby riders. This lack of focus from drivers is even a threat at night when the headlights on motorcycles should be a clear indication of their presence.

A simple mistake by a careless motorist can send a rider off a motorcycle to suffer serious and life-threatening injuries.

Motorcyclist Tragically Killed in Collision with Car in Lexington

A man on a motorcycle lost his life in a crash early Wednesday morning in southern Lexington.

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Motorcycle Accidents In Intersections on Cane Run Rd In Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on May 10, 2022

Kentucky drivers who hit motorcyclists often claim they never saw the rider coming. Often, this is just another way of saying they didn’t take the time to look out for motorcyclists when entering an intersection or trying to make a turn.

This negligence of attention can place riders and passengers in the hospital with severe injuries. If they can manage a full recovery, they’ll still face enormous hospital bills all over an accident that wasn’t their fault.

Two On Motorcycle Hurt After a Collision with SUV in Louisville

Two motorcycle riders suffered injuries in an intersection collision with an SUV Saturday night in the St Denis Neighborhood of Louisville.

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Motorcycle Accidents Involving Turning Trucks in Nicholasville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on April 6, 2022

Motorcyclists around Jessamine County are placed in constant danger, especially when careless drivers fail to pay proper attention to the road.

Turning drivers are especially prone to mistakes. Motorists can take a glance at oncoming traffic and somehow miss the smaller profile of a rider. This lapse in focus even happens at night when a motorcycle’s headlights are on. During a too-quick look over approaching traffic, a single headlight can confuse drivers and make them misjudge the distance of a motorcycle.

These mistakes often force the rider into an unavoidable collision to cause life-threatening injuries.

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Nighttime Motorcycle Accidents On Lower Hunters Trace In Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on January 10, 2022

Motorcyclists traveling Louisville never seem to get a break from having to watch the actions of careless and reckless drivers.

At-fault drivers often claim they didn’t see the motorcycle they struck, but that’s harder to accept at night when a motorcycle is fully lit and hard to overlook.

Unfortunately, motorists can still force riders into dangerous situations. Resulting impacts can cause devastating injuries for motorcyclists and in the worst cases, endanger lives.

Motorcyclist Tragically Killed After Struck by Vehicle in Louisville

A motorcyclist was killed while traveling in southwest Louisville early Saturday morning.

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Motorcycle Accidents Involving Turning Vehicles On The Greenbelt Hwy In Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on October 26, 2021

Motorcyclists in Louisville are often rendered invisible to careless drivers who don’t spend enough time checking traffic before proceeding with a lane change or a turn. With so little attention paid to nearby traffic, motorists can miss spotting a rider and make a move that leaves only a few moments of reaction time.

Riders can have too little warning to avoid a dangerous impact. A collision may be next and in heartbreaking cases, the injuries may be serious enough to threaten a victim’s life.

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Motorcycle Collisions On KY 175 In Muhlenberg County KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on October 21, 2021

Motorcyclists must correct for a lot of the mistakes careless drivers end up making around them. Sadly, riders aren’t always given the time and room to avoid a driver who has lost control. A vehicle can suddenly wind up in the path of a motorcycle and cause an unavoidable collision.

Motorcyclists travel with very little protection from an impact. The consequences of any crash can lead to severe injuries and in the most tragic cases, claim lives.

Two People Tragically Killed in Motorcycle Collision in Muhlenberg County

Two people on a motorcycle lost their lives in Muhlenberg County following a collision with a pickup truck Tuesday afternoon.

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Motorcycle Accidents Involving Left Turns in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on August 3, 2021

Motorcyclists traveling on busy Louisville streets can see to their own safety, but there are hazards posed by careless drivers that can’t always be avoided.

One of the most dangerous situations for riders is when an oncoming vehicle is trying to make a left turn. Drivers can commit too little time to scan the opposite lanes of traffic and miss spotting an approaching motorcyclist.

The driver proceeds with a turn when the way isn’t clear and can suddenly be a dangerous obstacle in front of the rider.

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