Recent Posts in Motorcycle Safety Category
Posted on May 4, 2012 By Jerry Aaron
I have been riding motorcycles for the past 40 years. When I began my practice of law, I was a criminal attorney. The firm that employed me represented a number of the motorcycle clubs in the Detroit ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2012 By Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Many of you know people who have decided that this is the year they are buying a motorcycle. I think it's timely, therefore, to discuss what I think are the most common mistakes of a new rider. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 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This may be the year that the helmet law gets repealed.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 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. ...
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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 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 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 ...
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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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