Motorcycle Accident Causes

Lexington, Kentucky

Nothing can compare to the views offered when you travel by bike, and the exhilarating sense of freedom is impossible to beat. However, the fact remains that the features that have made traditional passenger vehicles safer in recent years are not always available to riders, and motorcycles remain one of the most dangerous forms of transportation.

Some motorcycle wrecks are caused by operational errors, equipment failures, roadway hazards and weather conditions. Motorcyclists are responsible for the safe and considerate operation of their vehicles as much as the drivers of cars and trucks. But an alarming percentage of accidents involving motorcycles are not caused by their operators or unavoidable conditions, but by the drivers of other vehicles.

Lexington, Kentucky personal injury attorney James Vaught bio has sought compensation for motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers for over ten years. He believes that bikers have just as much of a right to the road as other vehicles, and should be afforded the same respect and courtesy as everyone else.

Risks to Motorcycle Riders

The most common causes of motorcycle wrecks have been:

• Distracted drivers
• Aggressive driver
• Limited visibility of motorcycles
• Erratic and unexpected lane changes

Of course, some wrecks are caused by slippery roadways and potholes, but the bulk of them are caused by the negligence of other drivers, and serious motorcycle accident injuries will require an aggressive personal injury attorney to be fully compensated.

James Vaught Law Office, PLLC is devoted to helping motorcyclists recover for their losses. James Vaught has a history of holding negligent driers responsible for the damages they have caused, and will work for you.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Lexington, Kentucky, please contact attorney James Vaught of James Vaught Law Office, PLLC to schedule an initial, obligation-free consultation.