Michigan Bikers Association Blog
Posted on Jan 19, 2012 By Jerry Aaron
When I learned to drive a car, stick shifts were fairly common. In fact, after driving over 40 years, I only purchased my first automatic transmission car about 10 years ago. Today, however, people ...
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Posted on Jan 2, 2012 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorney
It's been 40 years since Bruce Brown, the guy who gave us "Endless Summer", the movie that introduced so many people to surfing, filmed and distributed the motorcycle riding masterpiece ...
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Posted on Dec 4, 2011 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Detroit Harley Davidson closed it's doors officially on November 7, 2011. Jim was looking to retire, so, courtesy of Motor City Harley and Wolverine Harley, he now has. The two dealers bought him ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
45-year-old woman was on the back of her boyfriend's motorcycle when it was sideswiped by a truck. Her left leg was injured. She was later diagnosed with nerve damage. No surgery. This case was ...
Continue reading "Flint Woman's Case Settles for $900,000" »
Posted on Oct 3, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
This bill is House Bill 4936 . The big insurance companies are at it again. They think that because the majority of the House and Senate, and the Governor are Republicans, it is time for them to ...
Continue reading "Bill to Be Introduced in Legislature That May Drastically Affect Your Future" »
Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
This week we settled a case for a woman who was riding on the back of her boyfriend's motorcycle when it was struck by a pickup moving over into their lane. She suffered a knee fracture, which ...
Continue reading "$975,000 Settlement for Lansing Motorcycle Accident" »
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
One of the main reasons, if not THE main reason that cars cause motorcycle crashes , is that the drivers simply don't see motorcycles. I've represented hundreds of motorcycle riders who have ...
Continue reading "High Visibility (Being Seen)" »
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
Besides the fact that most members of Hells Angels ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, it seems that they both are fairly litigious. If you appropriate the Harley Davidson logo in any way, the ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
You are entitled to medical benefits if you are involved in a motorcycle accident involving a motor vehicle, providing you carry insurance on your motorcycle. If you are riding uninsured, you lose ...
Continue reading "Medical Benefits Paid After an Accident" »
Posted on Aug 4, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
A 56 year old West Bloomfield woman was killed and her husband injured in a motorcycle accident Sunday, July 31st on South Holly Road. The rider was driving his motorcycle on his 58th birthday. The ...
Continue reading "West Bloomfield Woman Dies, Husband Injured in Oakland County Crash" »
Posted on Jul 18, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
I read a lengthy article recently in the Detroit Free Press about women and motorcycles. I found it interesting enough that I thought I should put some of what I read up on my blog. Women in Michigan ...
Continue reading "WOMEN AND MOTORCYCLING (it's not just for guys anymore)" »
Posted on Jul 7, 2011 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Polaris Industries, manufacturer of Victory Motorcycles has purchased Indian. Indian was the first American motorcycle. The last "real" Indian was built in 1953. It then closed. There have ...
Continue reading "Indian Has a New Chief" »
Posted on Jul 1, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
I am sure many of you have heard about the "infamous" lawsuit where an elderly woman spills McDonald's hot coffee in her lap and then sues McDonalds for her injuries. This case has been ...
Continue reading "Hot Coffee!" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
On July 1, Kawasaki Motors Corp. rolled out it's "Costco Customer Referral Program" on a nationwide basis. The program allows Costco Club members to purchase Kawasaki motorcycles at a ...
Continue reading "LOOKING FOR A KAWASAKI? GO TO COSTCO!" »
Posted on Jun 30, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
If you are injured in a motorcycle accident and have a claim against the driver who caused the accident, be aware that insurance companies and their lawyers are now reviewing what injured people who ...
Continue reading "Beware of Facebook" »
Posted on Jun 24, 2011 By Jerry Aaron
Having been a motorcycle rider for over 30 years, there are many basic values you learn or hear about that are shaped by being involved in motorcycling. Here are some that I think you may find ...
Continue reading "Life's Lessons" »
Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By Michigan Biker
BMW has always been out front on motorcycle safety. I believe they were first with ABS brakes, then traction control, and now technology that may assist in preventing cars from turning left in front ...
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Posted on Jun 1, 2011 By Jerald Aaron
1. GIVING A RECORDED STATEMENT TO AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER Claims adjusters are trained to ask innocent sounding questions which, in reality, are questions attempting to get you to say something which ...
Continue reading "Mistakes to Avoid After Being Involved in a Motorcycle Accident" »
Posted on May 10, 2011 By Jerald Aaron
I am very happy to report that we have settled a claim for a Grand Rapids motorcyclist in 6 months from the date of the crash, for $500,000. The client suffered a broken leg, when an 80 year old ...
Continue reading "Leg Fracture settles in 6 months for $500,000" »
Posted on Apr 9, 2011 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
This may be the year that the helmet law gets repealed. I know many of you have heard this statement for years. This time it's actually serious. Two bills are pending in the Michigan Legislature to ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2011 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Many of you have smart phones. With these, we have the opportunity to install "apps". For those of you riding bikes with a sound system, I have found a very cool app for i phones. It's called "Cycle ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2011 By Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
It's getting to that time when people begin to think about rider education. There's no such thing as being too well trained as a motorcycle rider. I know guys that have been riding for over 30 years, ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2011 By Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Well, not exactly "walking". There is a bike out there that I have wanted for so many years. I already own a 2004 Road King and a 1987 Low Rider. Best of both worlds. A road bike and a "sporty" bike. ...
Continue reading "Duck Walking" »
Posted on Jan 10, 2011 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
I have unfortunately heard from many bikers involved in accidents that "that guy was looking right at me and turned!" Or "that lady pulled out of that driveway when she was looking right at me!" Is ...
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Posted on Nov 29, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
I recently represented a rider in the Flint area who was injured by a "left turner" talking on a cell phone. He told me,(and the police officer) that his bike was a moped. It was a "step through" bike ...
Continue reading "What is a Motorcycle Under Michigan Law?" »