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Archives for: December 23rd, 2024

Winter Motorcycle Safety

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on December 23, 2024
Winter motorcycle ornament

  Riding a motorcycle can be a very efficient way to travel, but it comes with unique challenges when the weather turns cold. Winter riding presents particular risks due to the cold weather, icy or wet conditions, and reduced visibility. At Cooper and Friedman Law Firm, we believe in promoting safety for all riders. Whether […]

What is Lane Splitting and is it Legal in Kentucky?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on September 10, 2024
Lane splitting laws in Kentucky

  In Kentucky, and many other states, lane splitting for motorcycles is a unique issue. Many states do not explicitly prohibit it, nor do they explicitly allow it, and the legality of the maneuver is left up to law enforcement’s discretion. As both motorcycle accident lawyers and police misconduct attorneys, Cooper and Friedman are here […]

What are the No-Chase Laws in Louisville, KY?

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on May 22, 2024
No-Chase Laws in Louisville KY

  Safety on the road and around motor vehicles is dependent on a lot of factors. Police departments and lawmakers try their best to keep pedestrians and drivers safe with a myriad of traffic laws and policies. ‘No-chase laws,’ or police pursuit policies, are one of these. States or counties implement no-chase laws to lessen […]

Motorcycle Safety and the States with the Most Motorcycle Crashes

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on January 25, 2024
Cooper and Friedman explain Motorcycle safety tips and reveal the states with the most motorcycle crashes.

  Transportation in the modern day is filled with risks that we take every day when we settle into the seat of our vehicles, whether it be a car, a bus, or a motorcycle. However, as a smaller and more exposed vehicle, motorcycle crashes have a fatality rate that is 30 times higher than a […]

How to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident: 10 Safety Tips from a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Written by Cooper & Friedman PLLC on August 10, 2017

Did you know that one in every two motorcycle accidents involves another motor vehicle? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2013, 51% of fatal motorcycle accidents involved another motor vehicle and 47% of those accidents were front facing collisions. Another 22% of fatal motorcycle crashes that same year involved fixed objects such […]