Blog Posts in 2010
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 ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
When I go out riding with my friends, they always say something like "lets take the back roads, they're safer than the freeway." That's when I say, "that's actually not true." I see many more ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
We always take care of our clients. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident , we can help. Please read this recent note from one of our satisfied clients. "I can't thank your office enough ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorney
During the riding season, I unfortunately see a great many injured bikers. Most of the time, I visit them either in the hospital, or at their homes. The reason for this is that motorcycle accidents ...
Continue reading "Been There, Done That" »
Posted on Jul 26, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
I have a client who three years ago ran his motorcycle into the back of a van which was stopped at a red light. There was no question that he was at fault in this accident. However, due to the wording ...
Continue reading "You May Be Able To Collect Money Even If You Were At Fault" »
Posted on Jul 8, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
I am sure many of you are asked “Why Do You Ride?”. There’s the old saying “If I have to explain it to you, you wouldn’t understand”. I recall reading once a magazine entitled “Robb Report ...
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Posted on May 26, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you decide to take a friend or family member along to enjoy the experience, remember this is a serious responsibility. The implications of crashing with a passenger can be twice as tragic. Adding a ...
Continue reading "Two Up Riding" »
Posted on May 25, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
"It's not the destination, it's the ride." We've all heard that phrase. Maybe this time, it's the destination. My friend Ray Peabody at Midwest Motorcyclist turned me on to this one. It's called ...
Continue reading "Ride to Eat" »
Posted on May 18, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you live in Michigan, there is no question that you will be, at some time, riding in the rain. It is unavoidable. I have some suggestions from a Harley Davidson Riders Edge Instructor: Slow down ...
Continue reading "Riding in the Rain" »
Posted on Apr 29, 2010 By Michigan Bikers Association
Compared to drivers in cars, trucks, and SUVs, motorcyclists are at a much higher risk of injury or death in the event of an accident. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2010 By Michigan Bikers Association
As a motorcyclist, the most important thing you can do to ensure your safety is to wear a helmet. Countless studies and statistics have proven that helmets save lives and help prevent serious brain ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2010 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorney
I have noticed over the last few years that almost every lawyer who does Personal Injury now claims to be a Michigan motorcycle accident specialist. Most of the time, if you look at their web sites, ...
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Posted on Apr 13, 2010 By Michigan Bikers Association
The following is a list of the some of the more recent motorcycle accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: In 2008 there were 5,290 motorcycle accident fatalities ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2010 By Michigan Biker Attorney
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Michigan Bikers Association blog with an RSS feed available at http://www.michiganbiker.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml
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