Kentucky Motorcycle Accident Laws and Statistics
Motorcycle accident statistics on Kentucky crashes and injuries are telling: riding a motorcycle can cause catastrophic personal injury and even wrongful death. In 2007 alone, there were 105 fatal motorcycle accidents in the state; 37 percent of those victims were helmeted, and 25 percent were intoxicated, at the time of the crash*. If you are among those who have been injured or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries, pain, and suffering. Proner & Proner can help you obtain the settlement to which you may be entitled. Staffed by a team of practiced motorcycle accident attorneys serving Kentucky bikers who have been injured by the negligence of others, our law firm provides the exceptional legal representation necessary to obtain damages for a motorcycle accident injury or death. When you secure our services, we will provide the outstanding services for which the firm is known.
Protecting the Rights of Motorcycle Accident Victims
Proner & Proner provides legal counsel by a team of seasoned motorcycle accident attorneys – lawyers with years of combined experience handling motorcycle accident claims. Each attorney brings a solid educational background – and a passion for protecting motorcyclists’ rights – to the table. This passion, and our track record of successful motorcycle accident case resolutions, distinguishes us from other firms in the region. We are proud to provide effective, client-focused legal counsel for clients throughout Kentucky.
Basic information on common motorcycle accident injuries, the components of a motorcycle accident settlement, and the process of filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is as follows:
Types of Injuries
Since motorcycles do not offer protection for riders in the event of a crash, motorcycle accident injuries tend to be catastrophic (e.g., spinal cord, back, burn, and brain injury) or fatal. Relatively minor injuries are also common (e.g., broken bones and “road rash”). Victims should secure legal counsel whatever the severity of their injuries, as they may be entitled to damages.
Motorcycle Accident Compensation
A motorcycle accident settlement includes recompense for the financial losses a victim suffers because of a motorcycle accident injury, including his or her medical expenses, lost income, decreased earning potential, and household expenses during recovery. (In cases of wrongful death, the victim’s surviving family members may be able to obtain damages.) The settlement amount depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the victim’s injuries, state law, and the skill of the victim’s lawyer.
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit is a complex process involving investigating the scene of the accident, determining what party or parties are liable for the accident, and proving those parties’ liability. Filing suit is best undertaken by a practiced motorcycle accident attorney, since a lawyer with a background handling motorcycle accident claims has the expertise necessary to navigate the law and obtain a favorable case outcome for his clients.
Learn more about motorcycle accident laws in Kentucky.
If you have suffered personal injury or lost a loved one in a motorcycle collision, you need an attorney. Contact Proner & Proner to schedule a consultation with a member of our team. Our motorcycle accident attorneys welcome clients throughout the Kentucky.
Motorcycle Accident Statistics
The following motorcycle accident statistics underscore trends in Kentucky and throughout the U.S. since 1998*:
- In 1998, there were 2,294 motorcycle accident deaths and 83,000 motorcycle accident injuries in the U.S. In 1999, the motorcycle accident death rate increased by 8 percent (to 2,472 deaths), while the motorcycle accident injury rate increased by 2 percent (to 50,000 injuries).
- In 2004, there were 68 motorcycle accident deaths in Kentucky – 7 percent of the 964 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. Of those 964 fatalities, 28 percent (269 deaths) involved drivers with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08 or higher.
- In 2005, there were 89 motorcycle accident deaths in Kentucky – 9 percent of the 985 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year. (Of those 985 fatalities, 27 percent [267 deaths] involved drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher.) Thirty-five percent of the 89 motorcycle accident deaths involved riders wearing helmets, while 32 involved riders with a BAC of .01 or higher.
- In 2006, there were 98 motorcycle accident deaths in Kentucky – 11 percent of the 913 motor vehicle accident deaths in the state that year.
- Kentucky is one of 17 states with education programs intended to prevent impaired riding and 21 states that include motorcycle safety in their highway engineering plans.
Contact Our Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact Proner & Proner to learn more about your rights and motorcycle accident statistics. Our motorcycle accident attorneys serve clients throughout Kentucky. When you secure our services, we will provide the aggressive legal counsel you need and deserve.
*Motorcycle accident statistic references: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Governors Highway Safety Association websites.
We serve motorcycle accident victims throughout Kentucky, including the following cities:
- Lexington-Fayette
- Louisville
- Lexington
- Bowling Green
- Owensboro
- Covington
- Hopkinsville
- Richmond
- Florence
- Georgetown
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