Biker and Motorcycle Law
Good Motorcycle Safety Information in the California DMV 2006 Motorcycle Handbook.
With more and more people of all ages buying motorcycles each year it is important for new riders, riders who have not ridden motorcycles for a while, and even hardcore motorcycle enthusiast to use every resource possible to keep their skills sharp. Statistics have...
Medical Treatment in Your Personal Injury Case; A very Important Factor in what type of Settlement or Judgment you will Receive!
The type and amount of medical treatment that you receive for an injury that resulted from the Negligence of another is an indication of the seriousness of your injuries in your personal injury case. The client who receives $500.00 worth of medical treatment will not,...
Beware of Other Vehicles While Riding Your Motorcycle; “The Cager”
Ahh, the ubiquitous cager. (persons who are driving in cars or other motor vehicles) The cager is the most dangerous "thing" to a motorcycle rider. The vast majority of motorcycle accidents are caused by negligent cagers. It's usually the same story; "the cager did...
Motorcycle Insurance, Make Sure You Get Accessory Coverage!
Comprehensive and Collision insurance ordinarily only covers the "stock" fair market value of your vehicle. A Stock vehicle is a vehicle that has not been modified or accessorized. Most motorcycle owners tend to add chrome, custom paint, custom engine work, custom...
Motorcycle Insurance, Comprehensive and Collision Coverage
Comprehensive and Collision coverage on your motorcycle will cover the damage to your motorcycle if you are in an accident that is your fault up to the "Fair Market Value," of your vehicle. It will also cover your vehicle up to Fair Market Value if it is stolen. Some...
California Minimum Insurance Requirements
Pursuant to California State Law, (Proposition 213) you must have minimum liability insurance coverage of $10,000 Property Damage, $15,000 bodily injury per person, and $30,000 per incident while you are driving on California Roads. If you do not have minimum...
Compensation you are entitiled to if you are involved in a Motorcycle Accident!
Pain You should receive money for the pain you have experienced and will experience in the future. Pain is rated as Severe, Moderate, Slight and Minimal. It is either constant or intermittent. Chronic pain is pain that will last for a long time or the rest of a...
Helmets and Face Protection; You Decide!
This subject is probably one of the most controversial topics in the motorcycle world. There are those that demand the right not to wear a helmet, and there are those who always wear helmets. Many states have laws requiring you to wear a DOT helmet, and some states...
Caveat Emptor “Let the Buyer Beware.” Picking a lawyer to handle your motorcycle accident case.
I just gave a free consultation to a biker who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He suffered severe injuries in his motorcycle accident and his life has been permanently altered. This biker told me that he already has a lawyer but is not satisfied with...
Passengers Injured in Motorcycle Accidents Have Rights!
Passengers in motorcycle accident and other types of motor vehicle accident cases usually have more rights than the actual driver of each vehicle. This is due to the fact that a passenger has a right to recover irregardless of who is at fault. For instance, if you're...