Sam’s Insights

  If you were only partially at fault in a motorcycle accident in Kentucky, you should still be eligible for compensation. Kentucky is a comparative fault state, so it’s important to establish the degree to which each party is at fault. Unfortunately, too many people don’t contact a motorcycle accident lawyer, inadvertently make statements…

Let’s Fight for What You Are Owed At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, we don’t just handle motorcycle accident cases – we win them. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a Kentucky motorcycle accident, time is critical. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and legal deadlines approach quickly. Fast, aggressive, personal attention…

Motorcycle riding offers a sense of freedom and exhilaration that’s hard to match with any other form of transportation. But with that freedom comes a greater risk of injury in an accident. Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Different Motorcycle accidents are often more severe than car accidents due to the lack of protection bikes offer….

Statistics and Risks Motorcycling presents significant risks due to factors like reduced visibility and lack of protective structures. Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) highlights these dangers: Fatalities In 2022, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in traffic crashes, accounting for 15% of all traffic fatalities. Fatality Rate Per 100 million vehicle…

  Safe Following Distance for Louisville Riders It’s no secret that Jefferson County roads treat motorcyclists harshly. A Forbes Advisor study of crash data put Louisville 12th-worst in the nation for motorcycle wrecks, jumping from ≈3 to almost 28 crashes per 100,000 residents over that decade. Kentucky numbers tell the same story. 104 motorcyclists…

    Lane Splitting vs. Lane Filtering vs. Lane Sharing State traffic codes dictate the rules of the road for motorcyclists. Lane splitting, filtering, and sharing are three maneuvers not covered under Kentucky’s traffic laws. That means they are neither legal nor illegal. However, law enforcement may cite drivers if they believe a driver…