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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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Moped Accidents Involving Hit-And-Run Drivers in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on July 5, 2021

Mopeds riders have the same rights to local lanes in Louisville as any motorcyclist or car driver. This protection from Kentucky traffic laws should guarantee a safe ride for moped operators. Yet, when distracted drivers take their eyes from the roads and stop making proper mirror checks, riders can be put at great risk.

Drivers can also proceed recklessly, traveling too fast and ignoring basic care that should be shown to all others using the road. These mistakes can result in fender benders for cars,

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Seeking Help For Relatives After Tragic Motorcycle Accidents in Jefferson County

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 28, 2021

Kentucky provides such an incredible backdrop for motorcyclists, but drivers can threaten the enjoyment riders feel with their lack of care towards anyone else using the road.

A failure to check mirrors and blind spots and even the road in front of them can leave careless drivers in the path of a motorcyclist. Their unexpected moves can leave a rider with little room or time to avoid a devastating collision.

Motorcyclist Killed In Jefferson County Accident

A motorcyclist was killed and a passenger was hurt in a collision with a vehicle Friday Afternoon in southwest Jefferson County.

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Motorcycle Hit-And-Run Accidents in Laurel County KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 14, 2021

Kentucky is a paradise for motorcyclists. Riders come from inside and outside the state to tour the beautiful backroads during the week and especially on the weekends. Residents can also just hop on a bike to make the drive to work or to the store more enjoyable.

No matter the reason for the trip, riders are always at high risk from distracted and reckless motorists who can drive as if a motorcyclist doesn’t even exist. Sadly, the accidents that result could often have been prevented with a few more seconds of observation and care shown by the driver.

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Three-Wheeled Motorcycle Accidents in Woodford County KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on May 17, 2021

Kentucky is a beautiful place for a motorcycle ride, but sadly careless drivers land riders in frightening accidents far too often. Defenseless riders can suddenly notice vehicles weighing several thousand pounds pushing them out of a lane or see an inattentive driver pull right out in front of them.

These dangerous mistakes are what lead to the way too frequent motorcycle accidents that are recorded each year in the Blue Grass State. As the weather warms up and folks pull out their motorcycles for a weekend ride,

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