Motorcycle Accidents
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Wichita, KS – Major Motorcycle Accident at 21st St & Amidon AveView Article
Wichita, KS (March 11, 2024) – There were serious injuries reported after a motorcycle crash in the Wichita area on Sunday afternoon, March 10. The accident was reported at around 4:45 p.m. at the corner of W. 21st Street and N. Amidon Avenue. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to […]
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Baldwin City, KS – One Killed, One Hurt in Motorcycle Crash on US-59View Article
Baldwin City, KS (March 3, 2024) – One person was killed and another was injured following a motorcycle accident in the Baldwin City area on Sunday morning, March 3. The deadly crash was reported on US-59 near US-56 early that morning. Local reports indicated that two people were traveling southbound on an Indian Chieftain motorcycle […]
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Olathe, KS – Two Injured in Motorcycle Crash at Black Bob Rd & 125th StView Article
Olathe, KS (February 25, 2024) – On Friday night, February 23, two were hurt after a two-vehicle accident in the Olathe area. The accident took place at the crossing of S. Black Rob Road and W. 125th Street at around 7:15 p.m. It was reported that a 16-year-old on a motorcycle collided with a car […]
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Wichita, KS – Motorcyclist Hurt in Crash at Parkwood Ln & Central AveView Article
Wichita, KS (February 22, 2024) – A motorcyclist was hurt following a collision in the Wichita area on Monday night, February 19. The accident was reported at the intersection of N. Parkwood Lane and Central Avenue late that night at around 8 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid at the scene. Local […]
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What to Do If You Encounter a Drunk Driver on the RoadView Article
Although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 32 people die in drunk driving-related crashes each day, there are many more people who encounter a drunk driver on the road without a collision occurring. Research shows that about 43% of people admit to driving when under the influence; this is especially true among […]
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Motorcyclists’ Awareness of Left-Turning Vehicles at IntersectionsView Article
Intersections Are Danger Zones for Motorcycles Stops and other intersections have continually proven to be a significant source of danger for motorcycle riders across the country. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 34% of motorcycle fatalities occurred at an intersection, and 41% were the result of a vehicle turning left while a […]
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How Motorcyclists Can Reduce Injuries In a CrashView Article
5 Items That Can Reduce Injury Most wrecks involving motorcycles result from car driver inattention or turning left in front of motorcyclists at intersections, which often causes motorcyclists to feel that they can’t do anything to help reduce the possibility of severe injury-causing incidents. In an ideal world, drivers would know to be mindful of […]
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How the Stigma Against Motorcyclists Affects Your CaseView Article
It’s not uncommon for drivers to point fingers at each other after a crash. However, while most of these claims are dismissed without evidence, motorcycle crashes can vary. When accusations are made against a motorcycle rider, they tend to stick. To understand what an enormous problem this is, you need to understand how exactly the […]
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How Cars Cause Motorcycle CrashesView Article
Motorcycle riders face a harsh stigma. They’re often accused of speeding, weaving through traffic, and other unsafe driving techniques. It’s frustrating, but there are consequences for this reputation. The insurance companies can use that stigma to either shift assigned fault in a crash or justify a lower settlement offer for the injured motorcyclist. But could […]