When it comes to determining who is liable in a motorcycle accident, it usually is governed by the law of “negligence.” Drivers have a duty of care to others on the road and must do their best to avoid injuring other motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. If a driver is negligent and does not drive carefully, resulting in the injury of someone else, they may be help liable for the accident. A driver’s actions or inactions can be considered negligent if they fail to check a rear-view mirror, text while driving, or break the law by running a red light, for example. If they then hit a motorcycle, they would be legally responsible for the victim’s injuries.