Key Points of this Article Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Road rash is a common injury that occurs after a motorcycle accident. Road rash can range from mild to severe and can lead to complications if not treated properly. For some, riding a motorcycle isn’t just a means of transportation; it’s... read more
Key Points of This Article: Certain types of injuries are common in Kentucky motorcycle accidents. You may have life-changing injuries from your motorcycle accident, plus medical bills and other losses that bring a heavy burden. It’s your right in Kentucky to make a legal claim against the person who hurt you. A Kentucky motorcycle accident... read more
Key Points of This Article: Road trips are more dangerous during the summer. Traffic experts have designated the summer months as the deadliest days for drivers. Teen drivers are particularly at risk of being in an accident during the summer. Though summertime is one of the most loved times of the year, it is, unfortunately,... read more
Every year new and veteran motorcyclists take to the roads as spring weather arrives. Tens of thousands of Kentucky residents will dust off their bikes to experience the freedom and exhilaration that can only be experienced on the back of a motorcycle. Spring is when the number of motorcyclists on the road hits its peak,... read more
Key Points of This Article: Motorcyclists and their passengers are 37 times more likely to die while riding a motorcycle than in a car accident – and nine times more likely to become injured while riding a motorcycle than while driving a car. Over 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in some type of injury, including disabling leg injuries, road rash, muscle tears, and damage to the... read more
Synopsis State-by-state rider trends identified by GHSA suggests motorcyclist fatalities in the United States decreased by 5.6 percent in 2017, a difference of 296 lives from the year prior. As with a majority of states, Kentucky also reported a decline in motorcyclist fatalities from 90 deaths in 2017 to a comparable 113 in 2016. Male... read more
All Motorists Are Responsible for Watching Out for Kentucky’s Motorcycle Enthusiasts As the spring motorcycle season has been set into motion, drivers of all types are now more likely to be sharing the road with motorcycles. The team at Rhoads & Rhoads knows all too well that means a higher prevalence in motorcycle crashes on... read more
LACK OF SKILL, RIDING WHILE IMPAIRED RELATED TO RISE IN MOTORCYCLISTS DEATH RATE Kentucky’s Commission on Motorcycle Education and Safety has reported a rise in injuries and deaths related to the more than 2,000 motorcycle accidents that occurred across the state in 2015. Kentucky is not the only state seeing the rise though. According to... read more
