Personal Injury Law

Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild

Posted on November 14, 2009
The consummate Biker Song of all time! I do not know about you, but this song sure does get my dander up for a ride! California Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Biker LawyerOriginal post blogged on b2evolution.

Motorcyclist dies during motorcycle stunt; This did not have to happen

Posted on November 13, 2009
VICTORVILLE - California A motorcyclist died Monday afternoon (11/9/09) after he lost control while doing a wheelie in a residential neighborhood and slammed into a tree in front of a home, officials said. The rider was westbound in the 16200 block of Nisqualli Road around 1 p...

Police to hold DUI Checkpoints in Stockton, California

Posted on November 13, 2009
STOCKTON - California The Police Department will hold checkpoints tonight and Saturday to catch drunken drivers. The checkpoint starts at 6 p.m. and continues until 2 a.m. It will be set up in the area of Roosevelt Street and Wilson Way. On Saturday, the checkpoint will be at March Lane and Holiday Drive during the same hours...

Easy Rider........................ It speaks for Itself!

Posted on November 12, 2009
Here is a video from the movie Easy Rider. Every biker that I know of will be able to relate to this video. We all may ride different types of motorcycles. However in the end, this is what it is all about. By California Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq...

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California Motorcycle Accident Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez Supports the California Consumer Attorneys of California

Posted on November 12, 2009
George Washington once said: Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. Letter of Instructions to the Captains of the Virginia Regiments [July 29, 1759]. The advocates of consumer rights, viewing the resources of defense firms and corporate defendants, can relate to the trepidation felt by the out-numbered and out-gunned Continental Army...

Have a Great Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2009
From the Biker Law Blog, I would like to wish all of our nation’s veterans a happy Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor all of those of who have served in our nations armed forces. Thank you all veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the Coast Guard...

It is About Time we get Health Care Reform in this Nation; With a Public Option.

Posted on November 03, 2009
Well I try to stay away from topics like this on my Blog because I know for sure that some people because of their politics will get pissed off, and some will not. Some will support what I have to say, some won’t. At the least maybe this will get you thinking! Let me start off by saying this; I am a Democrat, I am a Republican, I am an Independent, and I am an American...

What the Heck? San Francisco?s Sanctuary City Policy is an Accident waiting to Happen!

Posted on October 31, 2009
On November 1, 2009, the city of San Francisco in California will implement a new policy that prevents city police officers from automatically impounding cars driven by unlicensed drivers. Unlicensed drivers will now be given 20 minutes to find someone with a valid license to drive their car...

Researchers will Study Motorcycle Crash Causes and Prevention.

Posted on October 30, 2009
Oklahoma State University will lead an ambitious new study with the Federal Highway Administration to better understand and prevent motorcycle crashes. Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle rider annual fatalities increased from 2,116 to 5,290 -- a 150 percent jump, according to U...

Brad Pitt's motorcycle accident reports deny paparazzi sabotage

Posted on October 26, 2009
Actor Brad Pitt, who was involved in a motorcycle accident this past week in Los Angeles, California was reportedly wrecked at a red light by a stalking paparazzi. The New York Daily News originally reported that the movie star was "hit by paparazzo while riding motorcycle in Los Angeles", quoting TMZ as the source...

I Got the Swine Flu Shot Today; So Should You!

Posted on October 25, 2009
*** 10-25-09 Update. All of the mild flu like symptons from the shot are gone after 1 day. This shot is no big deal. I hope it works! My fiancé and I woke up early this morning, October 24, 2009 to go to Granada Hills, California to get our Swine Flu shots...

Is Harley Davidson going to Survive the present Economic Depression?

Posted on October 20, 2009
I recently read an article by Steve Parker of the Huffington Post which painted a bleak picture of Harley Davidson’s current, present, and future financial situation. He cited an October 15, 2009 press release which stated: "Worldwide retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles declined 21...

Billy Lane files a Motion to Reduce His Jail Sentence.

Posted on October 20, 2009
Imprisoned celebrity motorcycle builder Billy Lane wants a judge to give his fatal crash victim’s family another chance to say what kind of punishment he should receive, in hopes of getting his six-year prison sentence reduced. Lane, 39, was sentenced in August to six years in prison after pleading no contest to one count of vehicular homicide for crashing his pickup truck head-on into 56-year-old Gerald Morelock’s motorcycle while speeding past slow traffic in a no-pass zone on Sept...

Billy Lane Gets Six Years in Prison for Vehicular Manslaughter ? A Follow Up.

Posted on October 19, 2009
You can read many of the articles I have written on the Billy Lane case below or by typing in Billy Lane in the search box on the sidebar to the right. Billy Lane is a custom motorcycle builder who got famous on reality TV shows like Biker Build off on the Discovery Channel in the early 2000’s...

Breaking News- Anaheim, California - DUI Checkpoints and Patrols Scheduled for Today, Saturday, October 17th, 2009, and Sunday, October 18, 2009, and more!

Posted on October 17, 2009
The following is directly from a press release from the Anaheim Police Department. It was not written by me. ### Beginning of Press Release. The Anaheim Police Department host a total of 6 Sobriety and Drivers License checkpoints, starting with one on Harbor Boulevard near La Palma Park on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM Sunday, October 18, 2009...

Harley Davidson Getting out of the Sport Motorcycle Business; Profit Tumbles, Shares Fall.

Posted on October 16, 2009
U.S. motorcycle maker Harley Davidson reported a smaller-than-expected profit Thursday, sending its shares lower in premarket trading, as the economy's slow recovery weighed on bike sales. The company plans to discontinue its Buell product line and sell its MV Agusta unit, essentially exiting the sport bike market...

Don?t Talk to the Cops; a Video.

Posted on October 15, 2009
Below you will find a video made by Regent Law School professor and former criminal defense attorney James Duane discussing why you should never talk to the cops. In this country you have a 5th Amendment Constitutional Right against compulsory self incrimination...

Honda is Shipping Out its new V4 motorcycle

Posted on October 14, 2009
For many, California was the center of the motorcycle performance universe yesterday as American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division revealed the much-anticipated 2010 VFR1200F. The first V4 concept was seen at the Cologne Motorcycle Show in 2008 with yesterday's latest model the resulting bike...

Let?s Talk Real No B.S. Motorcycle Riding Safety; The Two Most Important Safety Items.

Posted on October 12, 2009
First off let me start off by stating that I do not advocate mandatory helmet laws or anything like that. I feel that each motorcycle rider should have the right to wear whatever they want to wear while riding. The advice I am giving in this article is just that, advice...

Breaking News: The World Famous Love Ride Has Been Cancelled Due to Lack of Money.

Posted on October 09, 2009
The single largest one day motorcycle event in the country, the Love Ride has been cancelled this year due to lack of funds. This year would have been the 26th consecutive year that the Love Ride was held. The organizers of the event state that the event raised money for over a dozen charities including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Special Olympics of Southern California, and Children’s Hospitals of Los Angeles...

This Luckiest Guy on Earth or is He Plain Dumb.

Posted on October 03, 2009
I am posting a video of a motorcycle accident that happened in Greece, below. It is amazing footage of an actual motorcycle accident. Based upon what I am seeing in this video, the guy is lucky to be alive. He could have suffered massive internal injuries, broken bones, brain injuries, or death...

Kuryakyn Premium ISO Grips with Throttle Boss, Model 6212; My Review.

Posted on September 30, 2009
I installed these grips on my Harley Davidson Electra Glide back in May of 2007. I am just now finally getting around to writing my review over two years later. It has been two years of great riding, and the grips are no worse for wear. First off I have used Kuryakyn Premium ISO Grips on various motorcycles that I have owned for the last decade...

On the Lighter Side of Things; Some Great Riding.

Posted on September 28, 2009
You may have noticed that the last couple of articles on here have dealt with horrendous motorcycle accidents and crashes. Unlike most of you; my dealing with motorcycle accidents on a daily basis as a biker lawyer and motorcycle accident attorney takes its toll on me mentally, meaning sometimes I think of my clients and their accidents while I ride my Harley Davidson Electra Glide...

A Horrible 30 Motorcycle Pile Up Accident in Oregon Injures Many Bikers.

Posted on September 21, 2009
Yes you heard that right. On Saturday there was a massive accident involving almost 30 motorcycles on the I-5 in the State of Oregon. I read about this accident just before I was about to ride my motorcycle to Lompoc, California for a Karate tournament...

A Young Biker is Killed by a Woman Who Crossed a Double Yellow Line to Pass a Car.

Posted on September 21, 2009
Martin Allen Lacy R.I.P. 1983-2008 On September 26, 2008, while 25 year old Martin Allen Lacy was riding his motorcycle on Live Oak Canyon Road, in the Inland Empire, California, Martin Allen Lacy was killed when a woman named Holly Louise Ference, intentionally crossed a double yellow line to pass a van, driving directly into Martin Allen Lacy's lane, striking him head on, and killing him...

Indian Motorcycles Cash for Clunkers Program.

Posted on September 02, 2009
Just when you thought the infamous cash for clunkers program was dead, Indian Motorcycle has just announced their own version of the cash for clunkers program. Indian will offer $3,000 for your old clunker when you trade-in an old bike towards a new 2009 Indian Chief...

Motorcyclist killed on Uvas Road in Morgan Hills, CA Identified

Posted on July 08, 2009
The Santa Clara County medical examiner's office Tuesday identified 52-year-old Scott Hudson as the motorcyclist killed in a fiery collision southwest of Morgan Hill, California on Monday afternoon. Hudson was traveling north on Uvas Road, just north of Little Uvas Road, when a speeding Honda Accord heading south crossed the double yellow lines and collided head-on with Hudson at about 3:40 p...

California Motorcycle Accident Attorney and Biker Lawyer Rides the Recently Re-Opened Angeles Crest Highway.

Posted on June 28, 2009
One June 13, 2009, one week before my 46th birthday, my fiancé drove me to my house to pick up my Harley Davidson Electra Glide so that I could ride it to our new home. Well, I decided to take a major detour so to say…… You know how it is :) I heard that the Angeles Crest Highway to Wrightwood, which has been closed for basically the past 4-5 years was recently repaired and finally reopened...

A Couple of Motorcycle Accidents in California Caused by Negligent Cagers.

Posted on June 25, 2009
DUBLIN – California The driver of a white BMW 2004 linked to a hit-and-run accident Monday evening on northbound Interstate 680 has turned herself in, according to the California Highway Patrol. Sobhanieh Mostakhdemin, 25, of San Mateo, turned herself in Wednesday afternoon at the CHP's Dublin office and was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident that caused injury, CHP Officer Steve Creel said...

What a wicked week here in Southern California. Michael Jackson, Farrah Facett, and Ed McMahon have all died within the last couple of days.

Posted on June 25, 2009
Growing up here in Southern California, especially in the San Fernando Valley, and living many years in Hollywood, I could not help but being in the middle of the celebrity scene as a kid and as an adult. I am not going to sit here and talk about who I know, who I have hung out with, or who I have partied with...

Reflecting on my life on my 46th Birthday; and Contemplating Beyond.

Posted on June 21, 2009
Well here I am again, another birthday, I am now 46 years old. I must admit, it seems like the birthdays come much faster now than they used to. I guess I can finally accept the fact that I am getting old. I have heard the bullshit about how the new 40 is the old 30, and the new 40 is the old 30...

Billy Lane to Face 9 years in Jail as Part of Plea Bargain Deal

Posted on June 08, 2009
In June 2002, motorcycle builder Billy Lane of Melbourne Beach, Florida was on top of the world. He sold custom-built motorcycles at $30,000 to $40,000 a piece. He gained fame and celebrity status through various reality TV shows. He was subsequently was invited as a featured guest to motorcycle shows and festivals all over the United States and beyond...

Off Road Motorcycle, Dirt Bikes, Dune Buggies, Golf Cart, Snowmobiles, and ATV (standard, sport and utility) Insurance and Safety; Some Important Tips.

Posted on June 01, 2009
I was reading a story whereby a 14-year-old girl from Woodacre, California was airlifted to an Oakland hospital Sunday afternoon after a collision between two off-road motorcycles in Novato. The girl suffered head and internal injuries in an undeveloped lot near the junction of highways 101 and 37 and was flown to Oakland Children’s Hospital by helicopter, said Novato police Lt...

The Importance of Keeping Your Liability Insurance Even in Tough Economic Times.

Posted on May 31, 2009
My office has been swamped with accident victims who are not at fault in motorcycle, car, truck and other motor vehicle accidents, yet had no liability insurance at the time of the accident. In California if you drive a motor vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, truck, etc...

The Getback Whip Issue Revisited.

Posted on May 27, 2009
I wrote an article on July 6, 2008, about the Getback Whip, which you can read by clicking here now. In the article I discussed the fact that the Getback Whip is not specifically made illegal by California Code, but that under certain circumstances, the use of a Getback Whip could be construed as a crime...

Memorial Day 2009; Remember Those Who Have Given Their Lives So That We May Be Free.

Posted on May 25, 2009
Today, Memorial Day, is a holiday wherein we Americans pay tribute to those who what fallen in the service of the United States of America. Today is more than a paid holiday off of work; it is more than a day to drink beer and have a picnic; it is more than a shopping day for sales at your local mall; it is supposed to be a solemn day of tribute and remembrance of those who have given their lives in the service of the United States of America...

The State of California's Ridiculous Plan to do Smog test on Motorcycles.

Posted on May 24, 2009
Well leave it to the California state legislature's to come up with another dumb idea that may cost many people their jobs, will have no significant impact on air-quality, can be easily skirted, and will serve as another way for the state to take our money through backend taxes...

Los Angeles County Superior Court to Close one Day Per Month!

Posted on May 23, 2009
I am going to post the actual news release from the Los Angeles Superior Court, and then write some comments below. Here is the news release: NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 19, 2009 Responding to Fiscal Emergency, Los Angeles Superior Court to Close One Day Per Month Action Takes Effect Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Some Limited Services To Be Maintained Los Angeles Superior Court Los Angeles County www...

It Has Been One Hell of a Month.

Posted on May 18, 2009
To say that shit happens is an understatement. Sometimes an avalanche happens, which is what happened in my personal life this month. My father suffered a second stroke a few weeks ago, which not only devastated him, but has kind of taken over my personal life over the last few weeks as well...

Is Las Vegas, Nevada a Dying City?

Posted on April 08, 2009
My fiancé and I visited Las Vegas last week for a little mini vacation. I was absolutely shocked at what I saw. Basically, Las Vegas was empty. There was still the ubiquitous building on the strip, and tourist walking on the strip, however, it was not the same...

yee haw! We're upgrading :)

Posted on March 19, 2009
Reckon y'all noticed some stuff being a bit different here eh? That's the idea behind upgrading of course. So I'm like ... I dunno ... 84.2 percent done. All I gotta still do is figure out what ain't right and make it right ;) I'm working on quite a few missing images - they'll all be back where they belong fairly soon...

My Fiancé and I Were The Victims of a Road Rage Incident Today!

Posted on March 16, 2009
My fiancé and I had a great time riding with some of my club brothers and friends Sunday. It was a great Sunday. A friend and I decided to take off and ride to Angeles Crest from Marina Del Rey. We rode the 10 freeway, east, to the 110 north, to the 5 north, to the 2 north, headed toward the 210 and the Angeles Crest Highway...

The Biker Law Blog is Being Upgraded this Weekend!

Posted on March 14, 2009
Well it is finally going to happen. Super Guru Ed B. is going to be upgrading the Biker Law Blog this weekend to a much more powerful version of the software that the blog runs on right now. There will be immediate changes such as the background color of the side panel, hyperlinks will now be brown so they can be seen better...

Suzuki Issues Urgent Recall For GSX-R1000 Motorcycles

Posted on March 10, 2009
Chatsworth, California ? American Suzuki Motor Corporation announced that an extraordinary safety defect in 2005 and 2006 GSX-R1000 model sport bikes has been causing cracking and breakage in the front wheel/fork assembly and behind and below the steering neck of the motorcycle...

A Video Taken by Me While Riding my Harley Davidson Electra Glide Motorcycle on Pacific Coast Highway.

Posted on March 08, 2009
I went motorcycle riding yesterday with some of my brothers and a friend. My friend and I split off later and went to the Rock Store, and Neptune?s Net via a really nice twisty route that I know in the Santa Monica Mountains. I have this new nifty touch screen phone called a Samsung Memoir that has an 8MP camera built in, with video capabilities...

Best Buy is Getting Into the Motorcycle Business!

Posted on March 05, 2009

Upgrade of the Biker Law Blog Software!

Posted on March 05, 2009

Dirt Bikes (Motorcycles) and ATV Sales Intended for Children 12 and Under Are Now Illegal.

Posted on March 01, 2009

When You Have Not Ridden Your Motorcycle For a Few Months; Take It Easy!

Posted on February 23, 2009
It is winter time in the good old USA. In many parts of the country, many bikers and motorcyclist have their motorcycles in winter storage until the weather gets better. In other parts of the country, motorcycles have been sitting for weeks or months just waiting for the weather to get better so their owners can ride again...

Why Upgrading Your Motorcycle Suspension is Important for Motorcycle Safety.

Posted on February 19, 2009
This article is by Guest Contributor Greg N. of MotoYard.com. I talk to a lot of people who say, ?why should I upgrade my suspension, I don?t race?, well there are many other very good reasons why you should upgrade, most important one being safety. I can?t tell you how many times I thanked myself for upgrading mine...

Harley Davidson lays off over a Thousand People.

Posted on February 17, 2009
Well the economic woes continue. Harley Davidson Motorcycles has announced that they will lay off about 1100 people, and they will ship fewer motorcycles in 2009. This is not the first time that Harley Davidson Motorcycles has faced tough economic times...

Billy Lane is in Plea Bargain Talks with Prosecutors.

Posted on February 11, 2009
Plea negotiations between the state and Billy Lane's lawyers could lead to a resolution in the motorcycle designer's DUI manslaughter case as early as next week, his attorney said. The announcement of the plea comes days before Lane was scheduled to go to trial Monday...

Mayday, Mayday, This is the People of the State of California Calling, We Are Going Down, Mayday, Mayday???..

Posted on January 25, 2009
When I declared a National Emergency because of the oil prices back on April 21, 2008, I predicted that the speculators and gougers would put us in a great depression. I hate to be right, but I was. Some would argue that we are not in a depression, I would say otherwise...

New Laws for 2009 in the State of California.

Posted on January 02, 2009
Here are some of the new laws which went effect on January 1, 2009: No-text Law Writing, sending, or reading a "text-based communication" while driving will be against the law for all drivers in California. Violating this law is punishable by a base fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 for each subsequent offense...

Today December 4, 2008, is my One Year Anniversary for Quitting Smoking!

Posted on December 04, 2008
The headline to this article says it all; it has been one year to the day since I quit smoking. You can read an article that I wrote when I started to quit smoking by clicking here. I started smoking when I was 17 years old. I stopped smoking last year on December 4, 2008...

I Am Calling for All Los Angeles County, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County Area Residents to Boycott the NFL; Screw Them!

Posted on November 30, 2008
I was watching NFL football today when I realized it has been 14 years since the last NFL football game was played in the Los Angeles area. That is a decade plus 4 years. My childhood favorite team, the Los Angeles Rams betrayed me when they moved to St...

It?s Been a Crazy Month, It?s Nice to Blog Again!

Posted on November 17, 2008
The title of this article speaks for itself. It has been one heck of a crazy month for me. I have been super busy handling motorcycle accident cases, car accident cases, truck accident cases, slip and fall cases, family law matters, etc. I am getting ready for trial and doing my thing! Welcome to all of my new clients, I am never to busy for you...

What?s Going On? Who is Responsible for the Fires in Southern California?

Posted on November 16, 2008
Well I am sitting here on a Saturday night watching the hills near where I live burn again. As I write this article I am listening to ?Simple Man? by Lynyrd Skynyrd. You can hear it by clicking here. The hills burned around my home burned about a month ago...

Can The Federal Government Tell me what I Can or Cannot Wear? Can The Federal Government Seize a Motorcycle Clubs Trademarked or Copyrighted Patch? An Ominous Trend in Our Nations History!

Posted on October 23, 2008
You may or may not have read about a certain motorcycle club having some legal problems lately. The government is trying to shut them down by seizing their patch and enjoining (preventing them through a restraining order) them from wearing it. This article is not about that club, but the legal issues in general...

Oakland, California Police modify their Mufflers to make them Louder!

Posted on October 15, 2008
Oakland has spent $15,000 on mufflers to make their police department's Harleys safer -- and noisier than federal standards. Chronicle photo by Kat Wade Over in Oakland they like it loud - so loud that all 45 of the Police Department's Harley-Davidson motorcycles have been equipped with shiny new tailpipes, at a cost of $500 apiece, to rev up their roar...

A Negligent Driver blames Sun Glare in Fatal San Bernardino Motorcycle Crash; Where is the Justice?

Posted on October 05, 2008
The San Bernardino Sun Reported that a Southern California Motorcycle Rider, Anthony ?Taz? Williams was killed while riding his motorcycle to work in San Bernardino, when a 74 year old man named Gregory Martinez turned left in front of him. The 74 year old man claimed the sun was in his eyes as the excuse for his failure to ensure that there was no oncoming traffic before he made his turn...

A Negligent Driver blames Sun Glare in Fatal San Bernardino Motorcycle Crash; Where is the Justice?

Posted on October 04, 2008
The San Bernardino Sun Reported that a Southern California Motorcycle Rider, Anthony ?Taz? Williams was killed while riding his motorcycle to work in San Bernardino, when a 74 year old man named Gregory Martinez turned left in front of him. The 74 year old man claimed the sun was in his eyes as the excuse for his failure to ensure that there was no oncoming traffic before he made his turn...

Plan 9 Singer Dies in Oakland, California Motorcycle Accident.

Posted on October 02, 2008
Aaron Fuller, lead singer of punk band Plan 9, died after he was in a motorcycle accident in Oakland, California early Tuesday morning. According to California Highway Patrol, Fuller, 35, was travelling home in Oakland when he lost control of his motorcycle on a curve, went off the road and hit a concrete barrier...

Chatsworth California Metrolink train crash kills 25, injures hundreds, and wreaks havoc on my neighborhood.

Posted on September 15, 2008
While driving home on the Ronald Reagan Freeway Friday night to pick up my gal, I observed many helicopters hovering over the area where I live. I decided to turn on KFWB News Radio to find out what was going on. I heard on the news that there had been a horrendous train accident within 1 mile of my home...

When a Dangerous Condition on Public Roads Causes a Motorcycle Accident; What Do You Do?

Posted on September 10, 2008
I have handled many motorcycle accidents that were caused solely by dangerous conditions on public roads and highways. Many bikers and motorcyclists don't realize it, but when a dangerous condition on a public road causes a motorcycle accident, in many circumstances a public entity might be responsible not only for the accident, but for your damages that result therefrom...

A Motorcycle Ride With a Friend to Solvang California

Posted on August 29, 2008
A couple weeks ago my old lady, and a friend and I rode our motorcycles to Solvang California. I thought I would write an article about the ride to Solvang. As usual, I found myself on a Friday night contemplating where I could ride over the weekend...

Maybe Someday We Will Wear Our Motorcycles!

Posted on August 25, 2008
My friend Ed from Blawg Review recently sent me an article about a wearable motorcycle. You can see a picture of the design on the upper left. When I read the article, I thought to myself, wow, this would be a cool thing to ride. The design of the wearable motorcycle may not be practical, but it sure is cool...

Does Being Overweight Affect Your Rights in a Motorcycle Accident Case?

Posted on August 16, 2008
First off, if you are overweight and a biker, I hope you do not take this article the wrong way. This article will discuss two things: (1) does being overweight affect your rights in a motorcycle accident case; and (2) does being overweight affect your ability to ride a motorcycle...

Should You Stop Riding Motorcycles When You Reach A Certain Age?

Posted on August 07, 2008
Well everyone who knows me personally, or reads the Biker Law Blog, knows or should know that I sometimes embrace controversial topics. I am sure this article will be one of them. So now I will pose the question; should you stop riding your motorcycle when you reach a certain age? I recently read a book written by a gentleman named Ted Simon, called ?Dreaming of Jupiter,? wherein the then 69 year old Ted Simon (a...

The Top 10 Ugliest Motorcycles of All Time.

Posted on July 19, 2008
I like to lighten it up from time to time here on the Biker Law Blog. This is one of those times. I recently read an article on hubpages.com that lists their top 10 ugliest motorcycles of all time. The writer of the article who has spent lots of time in the saddle since the 1970?s list the following motorcycles as being the top 10 ugliest in his opinion...

What Do You Do When Your Motel or Hotel Has Bed Bugs? Don?t the let Bed Bugs Bite!

Posted on July 13, 2008
Imagine you and your spouse have been traveling for many hours on a major interstate highway on your motorcycle or in your car, truck or other motor vehicle. You and your spouse are very tired, sleepy, and decide to get a hotel or motel for the evening...

Is an Old School Biker Whip Illegal in the State of California? What weapons are banned in California?

Posted on July 06, 2008
After a recent incident here in Los Banos, California, I received an inquiry as to whether an Old School Biker Whip is Illegal in the State of California. I was also asked if the use of the Old School Biker Whip is a crime. Well first off many of you are probably wondering what an Old School Biker Whip or ?Getback? whip is...

There is Nothing Like being Notified by the Bank on a 3 Day Long Holiday Weekend, That You Have Been the Victim of Credit Card Fraud.

Posted on July 05, 2008
Yesterday morning, July 4, 2008, I received an email from my bank telling me that my Visa/Check/ATM card was suspended due to suspicious activity, and that I should call a toll free number immediately. I have received similar emails from my bank in the past so I did not think anything of it...

Happy Independence Day from The Biker Law Blog!

Posted on July 04, 2008
First off I want to wish everyone a safe and sane Independence Day. Well it is that time of year again; Independence Day, known to others as the 4th of July Holiday. On this day in the year 1776, the founding fathers of the United States of America proclaimed through the Declaration of Independence, a new nation that was free of it?s allegiance to the British Empire...

Is there a difference between a California Motorcycle Accident Lawyer and a California Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

Posted on June 27, 2008
First off this article is not about regular yahoo personal injury lawyers who advertise or pawn themselves off as being biker lawyers or motorcycle accident lawyers, when they are nothing more then garden variety personal injury lawyers. This article is about the use of the term lawyer as opposed to attorney...

Riding a Motorcycle to Save Money on Gas; It is a Smart Thing To Do!

Posted on June 26, 2008
For those of us who are getting creamed at the gas pumps by the oil baron crooks and oil speculator bottom dwellers these days, there is a way to save some serious money; buy a motorcycle and use it as your primary means to commute to work. Motorcycles are a serious viable solution to beating the high cost of gasoline...

Ramblings from a Simple Biker Lawyer on my 45th Birthday.

Posted on June 20, 2008
Well here I sit, June 20, 2008. I was born on June 20, 1963; today is my birthday, I am now 45 years old. Yippee fucken dodadeee. (Actually 44 years, 11 months, 30 days, 7 hours, and 15 minutes old at the time of the writing of this article, but who is counting...

Is There a Rivalry between Cruiser Motorcycle Riders and Sport Motorcycle Riders?

Posted on June 11, 2008
I have been getting many emails and comments on the Biker Law Blog, from all types of motorcycle riders in response to my articles. What is truly disturbing to me is that a couple of self described sport bike motorcycle riders have commented on articles, where I have written that unlawful antics by a very few sport motorcycle riders on public roads are bringing heat down on all motorcycle riders by law enforcement, and that all bikers and motorcyclist should put peer pressure on these idiots to stop! These self described sport motorcycle riders allude to some fictitious so-called rivalry between sport motorcycle riders and cruiser motorcycle riders...

News Alert; The City of Long Beach is Beefing Up Enforcement Against Motorcycles With Loud Pipes!

Posted on June 08, 2008
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - Long Beach police said on Friday they will be beefing up their enforcement of motorcycle noise, particularly on Ocean Boulevard. It is illegal in California to modify a motorcycle's exhaust to make it louder; the citable limit for noise in the state is 95 decibels...

Two Great After Market Products for the Harley Davidson Detachable Tour Pak: (1) A 4.25 Inch Tour Pak Relocation Kit; and (2) Aluminum Docking Mounts to Replace the Stock Harley Davidson Plastic Docking Mounts; My Review!

Posted on June 07, 2008
Anyone who has installed the Detachable Tour Pak Rack Kit on their Harley Davidson Motorcycle will soon find a couple of things that could be better. You can read an article that I wrote about installing a Premium Tour Pak on my Electra Glide by clicking here now...

California Ban on Use of Cell Phone Without Hand Free Begins July 1, 2008! What You Need to Know about the New Law.

Posted on June 02, 2008
On July 1, after a nearly two-year grace period, a new era begins in California: holding a cell phone to your ear and talking while driving will be illegal unless it is an emergency. In most cases, you will still be able to talk-and-drive, but you will need a hands-free device to do so such as a bluetooth headset, speakerphone set up, or a wired headset...

Southern California Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Truck

Posted on May 31, 2008
City of Industry, California - A motorcyclist was killed Friday after being struck and dragged by a big rig truck, authorities said. The crash occurred about 6:40 a.m. on Turnbull Canyon Road, just north of Gale Avenue, in The City of Industry, said California Highway Patrol Sgt...

Oakville, California man killed Sunday in motorcycle crash

Posted on May 28, 2008
Oakville, California- A 49-year-old Oakville man lost his life Sunday evening when his motorcycle crashed on Oakville Grade north of Yountville, according to the California Highway Patrol. Stephen Lloyd Ogle was westbound on Oakville Grade on his 2006 Big Dog Custom motorcycle when he crashed for an unknown reason into a fence at approximately 8 p...

Memorial Day 2008; Remember our Fallen Heroes.

Posted on May 26, 2008
So here we are again, observing another memorial day in the year 2008, a nation at war. As I write this observance, many men and women, our nation?s best, are in harms way in Iraq and Afghanistan. (approx. 200,000) Many have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom...

Thoughts of a Biker Lawyer about to engage in Battle!

Posted on May 05, 2008
This morning, May 5, 2008, I will be in trial in the San Francisco Bay Area. As I sit here, getting ready to fly up to San Francisco with my partner in a couple of hours, my thoughts are of adversarial conflict in a Court of Law, i.e. a jury trial, and making sure everything is ready...

A Place on the Internet for Bikers and Biker Babes to Meet and Socialize; BikerorNot.com.

Posted on May 03, 2008
I was recently turned on to a site that is kind of like a MySpace for Bikers, it is called BikerorNot.com. When I got on there I was intrigued to see that many of my friends had already found and signed up for the site. I was also intrigued at the vast number of members that are on the site...

A Typical Motorcycle Accident Caused by a Cager Cutting off A Motorcycle. Check out this Video!

Posted on April 25, 2008
Here is a video which demonstrates a classic cager v. motorcycle scenario whereby a cager cuts off a motorcycle and causes the motorcycle to crash, probably causing severe personal injuries to the motorcyclist. First off there is no excusing the cager whatsoever for causing this motorcycle accident...

It is Almost That Time Again; May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month!

Posted on April 24, 2008
Last year around this time I wrote an article about May being motorcycle safety awareness month, which you can read by clicking here now. Although it is not quite May, 2008 yet, as my fiancé and I get ready to ride to Laughlin, Nevada for the Laughlin River Run ( you can read an article about last years run by clicking here now...

With Oil Prices Being What They Are I Am Declaring a National Emergency.

Posted on April 22, 2008
No I am not the President of the United States of America. No I am not a United States Congressman. I am just a simple biker lawyer who sees the writing on the wall. The cost of oil is literally going to put us in a great depression and not just the recession we are in now...

C.H.P. is looking for help in solving the death of a Biker.

Posted on April 18, 2008
The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public?s help in its investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old Christopher Lawrence Friedman, who was found dead on his lawn earlier this week. The Humboldt County Coroner?s Office reported Wednesday that the Arcata man died from internal injuries he likely sustained during a motorcycle accident...

Politicizing the Cost of Health Care by Blaming Trial Lawyers; What a Load of Crap!

Posted on April 10, 2008
You have heard President Bush blame trial attorneys for the cost of health care being so high; you have heard a certain political party blame trial attorneys for the cost of health care being so high, and now another article is circulating on the Internet blaming trial attorneys for the cost of health care being so high...

Make Motorcycle Riding Safety Your Top Priority!

Posted on April 10, 2008
Operating a motorcycle takes different skills than driving a car; however, the laws of the road apply to every driver just the same. A combination of consistent education, regard for traffic laws and basic common sense can go a long way in helping reduce the amount of fatalities involved in motorcycle accidents on a yearly basis...

Woman Passenger Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Posted on April 10, 2008
Bakersfield Police officers are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a woman and critically injured a man overnight on the Stockdale Hwy. The crash happened just after midnight in the 10,000 block of Stockdale Hwy. near Old River Rd...

Motorcycle Accidents / Motorcycle Crashes; Take it Easy!

Posted on April 09, 2008
Orinda, California A motorcyclist who crashed on Bear Creek Road over the weekend has died from his injuries, the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office said today. The 41-year-old Hercules man suffered head injuries when he motorcycle crashed into a guardrail Sunday afternoon on Bear Creek Road near San Pablo Dam Road...

I am going to start posting Biker and Motorcycle News on the Biker Law Blog!

Posted on April 08, 2008
I have heretofore refrained from posting stories about motorcycle accidents and other news items that I think Bikers and Motorcyclist would not want to read. However, I have changed my position. As a biker lawyer, a personal injury lawyer, and a lawyer who rides motorcycles, I feel like I have a duty to educate the public with what is going on out there in the real world with respect to bikers and motorcycles, especially in the State of California where I practice law as an attorney...

Speaking of a Biker Lawyer and Motorcycle Accident Lawyer?.

Posted on April 07, 2008
I just read an employment ad for an associate attorney from a law firm that advertises itself in all of the major biker rags, handling motorcycle accident and biker law cases all over the United States of America. The ad specifically stated that experience with motorcycle accident cases is preferred but not necessary...

Riding Season is Upon Us; Check Your Motorcycles and Take it Easy!

Posted on April 04, 2008
Although we ride our motorcycles all year here in California, in many parts of the country, riding season has begun with the coming of spring. Whether you are in California, or somewhere else in the Country or world, it is always a good idea to do a safety inspection of your motorcycle, or have an authorized dealer or mechanic to do the same...

?The Biker Lawyer? and ?The Biker Law Blog? were featured in The San Fernando Valley Business Journal.

Posted on April 03, 2008
The Biker Law Blog and I were recently featured in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, March 3-16, 2008 edition. (?SFVBJ?) The article written by James Hames discusses how lawyers are using the Internet and Wireless Technology in their law practice...

I am Single Again!

Posted on March 11, 2008
You may be wondering why I have not written any articles lately; well last week my fiancé and I broke it off after being together over 7 years. Ordinarily I would not write about such things on the Biker Law Blog; however the reason why I am making this announcement is threefold...

Legendary Custom Hot Rod Builder Boyd Coddington is Dead at the Age of 63.

Posted on February 29, 2008
Custom Hot Rod builder Boyd Coddington has died here in Southern California; he was 63 years old. Many people might wonder why I am writing about this on the Biker Law Blog, well I have admired Boyd?s work for many years, and he built great cars. Many people recently became familiar with Boyd Coddington on his reality TV show ?American Hot Rod,? however in the custom car and hot rod world, Boyd Coddington was a local and national legend...

Kill A Biker ? Go To Jail!

Posted on February 26, 2008
Kill A Biker - Go To Jail. We in the biker and motorcycle community have heard this term many times. As a matter of fact we have also seen stickers with this term on it. Many of us advocate harsh punishment for negligent cagers who hit us or cut us off while we are riding our motorcycles, because most of these types of motorcycle accidents can be prevented simply by cagers paying more attention while they are driving, and looking out for bikers and motorcyclist...

Health Insurance Companies Are Discriminating Against Bikers; Maybe It Is Time for Universal Medical Insurance!

Posted on February 12, 2008
I have read and heard reports that some employer based health insurance plans, and individual health care plans are now refusing to cover bikers and motorcyclist because they are classifying us as hazardous recreational vehicle users. Under this classification, they are refusing to provide health insurance coverage to us based upon new plan changes effective in January 2008...

Britney Spears; What is Up With This Gal?

Posted on February 01, 2008
OK, OK, I am hereby succumbing to multiple requests from Biker Law Blog readers to discuss the legal ramifications related to the multiple 72 hour psychiatric holds on Singer Britney Spears. First off this is a Motorcycle Law Blog among other things...

Well Some Things Just Really Piss Me Off!

Posted on January 25, 2008
This article is an opinion editorial and rant piece. If you do not want to hear me rant about what I will call idiots against bikers then do not read this article. First off I will talk about a moronic woman named Melissa Arrington, age 27 who was sentenced to 10 and ˝ years for negligent homicide and aggravated drunk driving, because the judge in her case found out that she was laughing about running over a bicyclist in her car, and dragging him 800 feet to his death...

Check It Out; The Worlds Fastest Production Motorcycle; 340 Miles Per Hour!

Posted on January 23, 2008
My friend Ed from Blawg Review sends me interesting motorcycle related links from time to time, something that I really appreciate. He sent me a link to an article about the motorcycle that you see pictured here. The motorcycle is an Acabion GTBO, which has a turbo charged Hyabusa engine that produces 750 horsepower...

What Are Your Legal Options If you are Hit While Riding Your Motorcycle? Read This Even If you Have Not Had A Motorcycle Accident!

Posted on January 18, 2008
There are many articles here on the Biker Law Blog which discuss motorcycle accident scenarios. This article will attempt to lead you through the process of what you should do if you are in a motorcycle accident, and what your legal options are. This article will also attempt to educate bikers and motorcyclist out there who have not had motorcycle accidents, just in case they are god forbid in an accident, or one of their friends goes down...

My Thoughts on Selecting a Lawyer to Handle Your Motorcycle Accident Case.

Posted on January 14, 2008
I have noticed many regular personal injury lawyers pawning themselves off as biker and motorcycle accident lawyers lately, and to be frank it really kind of rubs me the wrong way. There is nothing worse than a poser! Most of these ?regular? personal injury lawyers who are now advertising themselves as so-called biker and motorcycle accident lawyers do not know the difference between a petcock and a cappuccino at Starbucks...

Riding your Motorcycle in the Rain; Don?t do it unless You Must!

Posted on January 05, 2008
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, tennis shoes, and a half helmet...

Cities and Counties in California Where I handle Motorcycle Accident and other Personal Injury Cases!

Posted on December 31, 2007
Well this is my last article for the year 2007. It has been one heck of a year. I was thinking about this past year and thinking to myself wow, what a year. I have written many articles in the past year, and I have done many motorcycle accident and personal injury cases over the past year...

I Wish to Send You and Yours Happy Holidays for the Year 2007.

Posted on December 23, 2007
On behalf of myself, my family, and the Biker Law Blog, I would like to thank you all for a great year. Furthermore, I am wishing you all a Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. This is the time of year that we all get together with friends and family to Celebrate the Holiday season...

Harley Davidson Loses a Trademark Lawsuit for the ?Sportster? Name In Mexico.

Posted on December 21, 2007
My friend Ed from Blawg Review sent me a link to a story which was written by Steve from Bikernewsonline.com. Steve has posted comments here on the Biker Law Blog in the past. He broke what I consider to be a major story. Apparently, Mexican Businessman Alberto Lenz has prevailed in a lawsuit against Harley Davidson for the ?Sportster? Trademark in Mexico after a four year battle...

After 27 Years, I have finally Quit Smoking Cigarettes!

Posted on December 18, 2007
** 1/10/08 Update: Day 30 No Smokie and a huge milestone! If I can do it- anyone can do it! On a cool evening in March, 1981, I arrived at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for Air Force Basic Training. At 17 years old, I was still basically a kid...

Are Our Motorcycles Causing Us Cancer?

Posted on December 14, 2007
I have read reports all over the internet about a book written by Dale Chipkar whose picture you can see on the left. As a matter of fact there are so many reports circulating around the Internet that I could not ignore it anymore and thought I would do a write up on the subject...

I Mounted a Portable Garmin GPS on my Motorcycle and in my Car; Here is a review!

Posted on December 09, 2007
Well I have managed to ride my motorcycle and drive my car for many years all over the nation using old fashion maps, printing out directions on Mapquest, and/or otherwise winging it; well no more, I have entered the 21st Century; I now use a GPS unit...

Well here we go; State Legislatures are now going after Stunt Riding Sport Motorcycle Riders; The Problem is that all Bikers and Motorcyclist could be Dinged by New Laws!

Posted on December 03, 2007
The State of Florida has proposed a new law HB137 2008, which is geared specifically towards bikers and motorcyclist. I will call it the Florida Reckless Motorcycle Law. The gist of the new law is that if a law enforcement officer charges a person with reckless driving, or driving 30mph over the speed limit, and who was riding a motorcycle at the time, the officer must arrest the rider, take him or her into custody, and seize the motorcycle, which will be subject to forfeiture under Florida's Contraband Forfeiture Act...

The Legend Evel Knievel has Passed at the age of 69; Rest In Peace.

Posted on December 01, 2007
The legendary biker and daredevil Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69. I remember as a kid watching him jump his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and watching him crash as well. I remember his signature Star Spangled leather jump suits, and the impression he made on me...

BIKER LAW BLOG PICKED AS ONE OF THE ABA JOURNAL?S BLAWG 100.

Posted on November 29, 2007
Editors of the ABA Journal today announced they have selected The Biker Law Blog as one of the top 100 best websites by lawyers, for lawyers. The Biker Law Blog is authored by California Motorcycle Accident and Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez. ?Lawyers nationwide are using the power of the Internet to educate the public about developments in the law, market their practices and attract new clients,? says Edward A...

Harley Davidson King Tour Pak / Premium Luggage Rack / Lock Kit for Tour Pak / Detachable Tour Pak Bracket / Pillow Passenger Backrest Pad for Tour Pak, and more; Installation and Review!

Posted on November 27, 2007
Between July 13, 2007, and July 14, 2007, I finally got around to installing a Harley Davidson King Tour Pak with all the goodies, on my Electra Glide. The following is a review of the installation, some pictures, and my review. First off, I wanted to add a King Tour Pak to my Electra Glide for added luggage space for long trips which I take quite often, and I wanted the Tour Pak to be detachable so that I can use my standard Harley Davidson detachable backrest and luggage rack for local rides...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Biker Law Blog!

Posted on November 22, 2007
Well it is that time of year again; the holiday season. Thanksgiving is a time to get together with your family and friends to share a traditional Thanksgiving Turkey feast, and to give thanks for all that this great nation has given us. I would like to wish all of the readers of the Biker Lawyer Blog a happy Thanksgiving...

Imagine, a Brand New Street Legal Motorcycle for under $1,368.99!

Posted on November 20, 2007
*** 12/4/07 UPDATE SEE BELOW! I was going through the ads of the Sunday Paper and I came across what seemed like an unbelievable deal for a brand new street legal motorcycle. The motorcycle is called the Phoenix 250cc Street Motorcycle by Baja Motorsports...

Do not ride your Motorcycle in the State of California without having mandatory minimum Liability Insurance! Check your Insurance People, This is becoming Ridicules!

Posted on November 17, 2007
I have had a run of bikers who have had motorcycle accidents call me lately that do not even have basic liability insurance. I am not talking about the type of insurance that will cover your motorcycle in case of an accident for your own property damage...

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

Posted on November 15, 2007
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 Davidson motorcycle as well...

I am Blogging about Motorcycle Law, Motorcycle Safety, and Biker Stuff Again! It is about time Right?

Posted on November 13, 2007
Well as many of you probably already know, I have been on a bit of a hiatus with respect to posting articles on the Biker Law Blog. I can assure you that I wanted to keep posting Motorcycle and Biker related articles on a daily basis but sometimes circumstances intervene that are beyond our control, which is what has happened in my case...

Veterans Day 2008/ Remember the Vets!

Posted on November 12, 2007
Last year I wrote a Veterans Day salute which you can read by Clicking Here Now. I have recently read newspaper reports, and watched news programs that report 1 out of every 4 Veterans of the United States armed forces are homeless. If this is in fact true it is utterly appalling to me that 25% of those who have served are living on the streets without a place to call home...

You Must Keep Yourself Hydrated while riding your motorcycle in This Hot Weather!

Posted on August 17, 2007
Even though it is almost the end of summer, it is scorching hot all over the country. The heat can lead to heat stroke or even death. The last thing you want to do is have a heat stroke while riding your motorcycle for obvious reasons. When you are riding your motorcycle in very hot weather you dehydrate more than if you are in a car or just sitting around, lack of hydration and proper motorcycle riding attire in the heat can lead to you having a heat stroke...

It looks like Anaheim, California is the latest California City to go after Bikers for loud pipes!

Posted on August 15, 2007
It looks like Anaheim, California is the latest California City to go after Bikers for loud pipes! Well here we go again. Rather than using law enforcement resources to go after criminals, drunk drivers, and the like, another California City is instead going after bikers with loud pipes...

Certain towns in Southern California are starting to crack down on loud pipes!

Posted on August 07, 2007
It looks like the loud pipe crackdown is starting to spread across the nation. I have written articles about Malibu, California, and Denver, Colorado cracking down on loud pipes. I have now heard reports from people calling my office that certain cities in the Inland Empire are starting to crack down on loud pipes as well...

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

Posted on July 24, 2007
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 hear a rumor that a lawyer is challenging the Denver Noise Ordinance.

Posted on July 19, 2007
I have been reading articles all over the internet about a lawyer who is challenging the Denver noise ordinance on the basis that Police Motorcycles that are Harley Davidson?s do not meet Denver?s 80 decibel noise standard, therefore the law as enacted is arbitrary and unduly broad...

Hundreds of Motorcyclist Stop Traffic on July 14, 2007 to perform Dangerous Stunts on Major Southern California Freeways?

Posted on July 16, 2007
**** Update July 16, 2007, 2:55pm P.S.T. - We have Video of the Event! See Below. When I received word of the newspaper article I am referencing in this article, and read the article, I basically did not believe the story. There is a link to the article at the bottom of my opinion editorial...

Hollister Independence Day Motorcycle Rally, 2007; a Nightmare!

Posted on July 11, 2007
This is not your usual ride report from me. I was unable to ride to the newly revamped Hollister Motorcycle Rally this year; thank god. This ride report is a first hand account of the rally from a very good friend of mine who rode to the rally for the first time, with his old lady...