Many motorcycle crashes in Kennewick occur because a car or truck driver failed to be aware your motorcycle while driving – or failed to respect your right to be on the road. All riders (operators and passengers) can file claims when other drivers cause the accident, or a defective motorcycle part causes the crash. Passengers can also file claims if their motorcycle operator is negligent. Some of the many caused of motorcycle accidents in Kennewick include: Failure to yield the right of way to the motorcycle operator Failure to see the motorcycle rider due to blind spots and other reasons Driver intoxication Driver distraction such as texting while driving Driver fatigue Speeding or other traffic violations Driving too fast for weather, traffic conditions, or road conditions Improper merging or turning Insufficient training on how to ride a motorcycle Lane-splitting