Is Lane Splitting Legal in Kentucky?

Published on Oct 15, 2024 in Motorcycle Accidents.

Every trip in a car means you’re sharing the road with all kinds of vehicles. Those vehicles can be sedans, SUVs, semi-trucks, RVs, buses and motorcycles. All those drivers have a duty of care to drive responsibly, which means some version of “staying in your lane” unless you signal a change. That is when the […]

Kentucky Motorcyclist Helmet Laws

Published on Nov 4, 2022 in Motorcycle Accidents.

Peterson Law Office provides our quick guide to Kentucky motorcyclist helmet laws. If you are a motorcycle owner in Lexington who was involved in an accident, our motorcycle crash attorneys can offer advice regarding your rights and legal options. We represent injured motorcyclists struck by a larger vehicle in Lexington, KY and throughout the state.

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Injuries Caused by Falling Down Stairs

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What Happens if Your Airbags Don’t Deploy in a Car Accident?

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