Drivers of standard vehicles like cars and trucks must share Missouri roads with motorcyclists. All drivers must exercise a duty of care and avoid negligent behavior to keep themselves and others out of the path of harm. When drivers make the dangerous decision to ignore their surroundings, they can cause serious and even deadly motorcycle accidents.

Visual recognition is a major cause of accidents involving motorcycles. It relates to the ability of a car driver to see and pick out a motorcycle that is traveling near them. Motorcycles can be hard to see for several reasons, such as their small size and tendency to disappear into blind spots; drivers must, however, take precautions to ensure that they are aware of their surroundings before they maneuver their vehicles.

For example, readers may wish to imagine a driver who is traveling down a freeway. They may check their mirror to see if there is anyone next to them before they change lanes. However, if they do not look over their shoulder for a more accurate view, they may miss a motorcycle traveling near them and hit it when they change lanes.

Motorcycles are relatively small, easy to lose on the roads, and not as common as standard four-wheeled vehicles. They can, therefore, be harder to see, but that does not excuse drivers from meeting their duty of care to others. This post may be read as information only, but readers should not use it as independent legal guidance. Seeking experienced legal assistance can be very help for those involved in these types of accidents.