Motorcycle Accidents

Fatal South Kona Motorcycle Crashes

by Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks on 5/14/2013

Early this year, Big Island police reported that a 45-year-old man from Captain Cook died in a motorcycle collision. According the police, the cyclist was traveling on Route 11 when he rear-ended a stopped pickup truck. He...more

San Diego Personal Injury Attorneys discussing Motorcycle Accident Law

by Mitchell | Gilleon Law Firm on 5/10/2013

Fighting for Your Legal Rights - San Diego is a community that's made for motorcycles. The weather is generally amenable to such modes of transportation, and being able to maneuver through traffic is an advantage to...more

When a Roadside Argument Becomes a Legal Argument

by Phillips Law Offices on 5/10/2013

A DuPage County criminal case was filed after a road rage incident led to the death of a Lombard man in June, 2012. A loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and a Vietnam veteran, 63-year old Gerald Puglise was eastbound on...more

Santa Ana Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash

by Callahan & Blaine on 5/7/2013

A 27-year-old Santa Ana woman has been killed in a motorcycle crash on the 55 freeway, according to a news report. ...more

When Should I Settle My Motorcycle Accident Case?

by Demas Law Group on 5/7/2013

In any case in which an individual is injured, there is a process of negotiation with insurance companies, the at-fault driver and other parties who may be responsible for payment of medical bills, lost wages and other...more

Motorcycle Owners and PIP Insurance

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 4/18/2013

A hit and run driver injured an unidentified motorcyclist in February in Cantonement, FL. The incident occurred when a vehicle described as an older model blue station wagon hit the motorcyclist on Highway 29 near Morris...more

How Do I Get Paid When I Win My Accident Case?

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 4/11/2013

Steven Davis will collect as much as $47.5 million following a jury trial which concluded in February. Davis was driving his motorcycle on State Road 434 in October 2006 when a pair of teens plowed into him head-on with their...more

Jordan v. Binns: The Seventh Circuit Grapples With Multiple Levels of Hearsay

by Kellen Kasper | Foley & Lardner LLP on 4/10/2013

The Seventh Circuit has a gift for lawyers looking to brush up on the Federal Rules of Evidence. It comes wrapped as last week’s decision in Jordan v. Binns, No. 11-2134 (7th Cir. Apr. 4, 2013), where the court examined...more

Auto Safety Agency Urges Riders Not to Wear 5X5/SA-08 Helmets Sold by Tank Sports, Inc.

by Begam & Marks on 4/3/2013

The National Highway Safety Administration urges motorcyclists to not wear 5X5/SA-08 helmets sold by Tank Sports, Inc. According the administration the helmet failed to meet federal head protection requirements. Tank Sports,...more

Motorcycle Officers Meet Challenge Of Protecting The President

by The Law Offices of Michael A. Kernbach, P.C. on 3/15/2013

As Virginia prepared for the 57th Presidential Inauguration in January, we were reminded of the 19 law enforcement officers that have been killed in the line of duty while assigned to presidential protection details or by...more

Choosing a Safe Motorcycle Helmet is Crucial

by Law Offices of Cohn & Smith, P.A. on 3/11/2013

Mathew Heilman, a 24-year-old resident of Thornwood, New York was killed and his friend, John Viticonte was admitted to the hospital following a motorcycle accident here in Florida. The incident occurred in January when...more

Plan Addresses Ways to Decrease Injuries

by Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks on 3/6/2013

The Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan 2005–2010, released by the Hawaii State Department of Health's Injury Prevention and Control Program, is attempting to improve the health and safety of the residents of Hawaii by examining...more

Delegate Blackman's 22 Rules on GCS 9

by Marc A. Flisfeder | Lerners LLP on 3/6/2013

On February 22, 2013, FSCO released its appeal decision in Hodges v. Security National. The applicant was represented by Tammy Ring and Marc Flisfeder from the Toronto office of Lerners LLP’s personal injury group....more

Motorcycle Accidents In New Jersey: Frequent And Fatal

by Law Offices of Robert Olkowitz, P.C. on 2/8/2013

The small size, great gas mileage and fun that motorcycles provide attract riders looking for an economical and interesting way to get around. But motorcycles are dangerous and often lead to fatalities. The New Jersey Motor...more

Florida Motorcycle Laws: Wear A Helmet Or Face The Consequences

by Law Office of Paul B. Genet on 2/7/2013

Codie Ray Barlow, a twenty-year-old Floridian, struck a mailbox with his motorcycle on New Year’s Day and was thrown to his death. Mr. Barlow was not wearing a helmet. The helmet could have saved his life. A...more

Easy, Rider: Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 1/8/2013

Do you own a motorcycle? Do you enjoy the excitement of the open road? Regardless of whether you ride for pleasure or simply to take advantage of the fuel efficiency motorcycles provide, you need to be careful. In the event...more

Motorcycles in New York: Benefits, Risks and Rules to Follow

by Law Offices of Nussin S. Fogel on 1/4/2013

In late September of this year, a 35-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on the Rockaway Turnpike in Queens. Apparently the driver of a minivan made a turn into the victim’s lane, causing the motorcycle to crash into the...more

Home

Legal News

Find a Lawyer

Browse Subjects

Subscribe

Pro Services

For Reporters