Comments on: This Luckiest Guy on Earth or is He Plain Dumb.

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:09:50 +0000

Thanks for the complement Anthony.

Norm

By: Norman Gregory Fernandez

Norman Gregory Fernandez — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:39:40 +0000

I hear you Anthony, hell I fight these battles everyday. I do a ton of motorcycle accident cases. Bottom line is that a negligent cager is liable for all damages proximately caused by their negligence. I have not once seen a successful mitigation of damages argument, i.e. he should of been wearing a helmet, for the exact reason you stated. As a matter of fact, I would get that argument excluded on a motion in limine outright.

However, and this is just me, I would rather have a helmet on if I go down, and I sure the heck would recommend that everyone else wear one as well.

Legal arguments aside, it is better to keep they grey matter in your skull than out on the pavement!

Norm

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Damn! I don’t know what to say Norm, the guy walks around like nothing happened, not even a limp. Seems he lifted his left leg just before the impact. Probably the low front design of the car had something to do with it too.

By: Sandie [MEMBER]

Sandie [MEMBER] — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I agree with your Norm…..folks we need to wear proper attire when we ride. I read a report recently that recommend lace up boots for riding. Pull on boots come off too easy in accidents. This rider is in dire need of a motorcycle safety class.

By: Anthony Castelli

Anthony Castelli — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Its nice that you want less injuries for motorcyclists. I don't know anybody that doesn't. But don't open the door for a negligent department of transportation or driver causes the death of a biker and the first line of their defense is that he should have had a helmet on.

Yes leathers and a helmet prevent road rash but at freeway speeds there is no real scientific evidence that helmets will prevent death.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Norm,

you are the real deal, with a lot of guts , moxie and heart. And I totally respect what you have to say about riding and riding safety. Keep on keepin on. Tony