Riding your Motorcycle in the Rain; Don’t do it unless You Must!

This is my first article of the New Year 2008. As I write this article California is enduring extraordinary rains which we are not accustomed to. I was out yesterday riding my cage in the rain, and I saw a guy riding his motorcycle with normal street clothes on,...

The Fine Art of Lane Splitting While Riding Your Motorcycle in California. Commuting to Work safely!

Although I am a biker lawyer, I try to ride my motorcycle as much as possible when I do not have to be in Court, especially now that gas prices are through the roof. Bumper to bumper traffic here in Southern California is another incentive to commute on my Harley...

This Summer Riding Season is turning out to be a Real Meat Grinder!

I am always preaching about motorcycle safety to everyone I know. I have written many articles on motorcycle safety here on the Biker Law Blog. This summer is turning out to be the absolute worst motorcycle accident season that I have ever seen as a biker. I am...

Motorcycle Safety on the Road; They key is to be Seen and Use Common Sense!

I just read an outstanding article by Stan Henderson, Indiana State University associate professor of health and safety. He states among other things that: “Frequently, a vehicle will hit a motorcyclist because they don’t see them,” Henderson said. “This is partially...