Motorcycle Accidents

Yes, in most cases, drivers or passengers who open car doors into the path of motorcyclists are at fault under Missouri law. Missouri prohibits anyone from opening a vehicle door on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so. This means the person opening the door has…

Distracted driving is especially dangerous for motorcyclists because they don’t have the same protection as people in cars. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,275 people died in distracted driving crashes nationwide in 2023. When a distracted driver hits a motorcycle, the results are often devastating since riders have no airbags, seatbelts,…

One question that often arises when motorcyclists ride in a new state is: Are lane splitting and filtering legal? The answer isn’t quite as cut-and-dry as you may hope, and it’s important for motorcyclists to understand what the law does (and does not) permit before they start riding. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle…

Missouri has a partial helmet law (RSMo. § 302.026), under which all motorcycle riders and passengers under the age of 26 as well as anyone — regardless of age — operating with an instruction permit, must wear a helmet. Riders 26 years of age and older are exempt from wearing a helmet if they can…

Riding a motorcycle here in Kansas City can be an exciting experience. However, along with these thrills comes risk, especially for new riders. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we’ve seen far too many motorcycle accidents involving inexperienced riders whose lack of training or risky habits put them in harm’s way. Today, we want to…

Riding a motorcycle in Kansas City can be a thrilling mix of freedom, speed, and scenery, but it also comes with serious risks. One of the most common and dangerous types of motorcycle crashes is the left-turn accident. These collisions happen when a car or truck makes a left turn across traffic and hits a…

Some motorcycle riders in Kansas City, MO, believe that motorcycle helmets should be worn at all times when riding, while others wholeheartedly believe that helmets should be one’s own choice or option. While we respect the opinion of everyone, research shows that states with helmet laws have fewer motorcycle deaths when compared to states without…

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been through something awful. A motorcycle crash turns your world upside down in a second. Now, amid the pain and confusion, you want to know how much your case is worth. Based on the data available, the “average” motorcycle accident settlement in Missouri is about $2,129,875, with a median…

Insurance companies and defense lawyers often try to pay less money if you are in a motorcycle accident than if you are in a car accident. They may argue that most jury members don’t ride motorcycles; they drive or ride as a passenger in a car. They’ll argue that jury members are more likely to…