Personal Injury Law

Loose Gravel on the Road can be a Biker and Motorcyclist worst Nightmare; Beware.

Posted on March 09, 2010
If you are a biker or a motorcyclist, and you actually ride your motorcycle, you have probably had a run in with loose gravel on the road or a parking lot at some point or another. It can be a real bitch to say the least. Talking to a new client this evening brought up some bad memories I have had riding though gravel in the past myself, not to mention the many cases I have handled of motorcycle accidents caused by loose gravel...

Custom Motorcycle chopper sales crash in tough economy; now may be the time to get a deal if you can afford it.

Posted on March 06, 2010
Through the open door at Central Florida Choppers near downtown Orlando, Allen Dixon can hear the rumble and roar of motorcycles traveling up and down Interstate 4. It is, after all, Bike Week, and Dixon makes his living building motorcycles. But right now, he isn't building many...

Motorcycle Safety Message Appearing on Signs all over California.

Posted on February 19, 2010
Some of my readers have reported seeing motorcycle safety messages on signs all over California. This intrigued me so I looked into it. It appears that it is true; the California Highway Patrol has started a campaign to make motorists more aware of motorcycles...

Who is that Doggy in the Window?

Posted on February 13, 2010
I went to a party during the holidays where we were supposed to bring a picture of us when we were younger, and everyone would try to guess who was in the picture. This party prompted me to look at some of my old pictures which I have not seen in years...

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'Deadliest Catch' star Phil Harris Dead at the Age of 53.

Posted on February 13, 2010
Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris, died on Tuesday after suffering a stroke while captaining his Cornelia Marie crab fishing vessel late last month. Film crews were present and filming for the TV series when Phil Harris suffered the stroke. It is unsure if the incident will be edited out of the TV series...

Basic explanation of Motorcycle Related Laws in the State of California.

Posted on February 12, 2010
License Requirements A motorcycle license (M1 endorsement) is required for any rider who rides a motorcycle 150cc’s and above. If under age 18 you must be at least 16 years of age, have a permit for six months, have proof of driver ed. and driver training, and complete a motorcycle training course...

The End Of The Road For American Chopper ? Is the Biker Yuppie Craze Over?

Posted on February 09, 2010
Well the TV series American Chopper is suddenly coming to an end; the last show is this Thursday at 9:00pm EST on the Learning Channel. Many of you may have read the article I wrote about the Teutul family lawsuit here. I became aware of the fact that the show was ending when I saw a commercial on TLC announcing that the very last show would be this Thursday...

Some Simple Motorcycle Safety Tips ? They Can Be Life Savers!

Posted on February 02, 2010
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable motorist on the road. A motorcyclist who is involved in a collision with a four wheeled motor vehicle such as a car, pickup truck, etc., it at a severe disadvantage. Often times motorcycle accidents result in the death or disability of the motorcyclist...

Why is a Riverside, California Motorcyclist always stuck at left turn arrow signals?

Posted on January 25, 2010
Michael Murphy, of Riverside California, sometimes encounters a frustrating problem while riding his motorcycle. "I have many times been stuck at a left turn light controlled, I assume, by the circle cut in the pavement, by a weight sensor, that my motorcycle is apparently not heavy enough to trigger...

The Biker Law Blog has been getting Spammed lately; it really Sucks.

Posted on January 23, 2010
Many of our registered users have been seeing spam comments coming from various vendors such as Ugg Boots, Term Papers, etc. The spam comments read something like “I enjoyed this post,” while putting in a link to their website to increase their incoming links to better their search engine rankings or so they think...

Orange County Chopper Father and Son in Bitter Lawsuit

Posted on January 20, 2010
I am sure that many of you in the motorcycle world have watched the TV show American Chopper. American Chopper is a reality TV show about the company Orange County Choppers. Its stars are the infamous Teutul family; Paul Teutul Sr., his son Paul Jr., and of course Mikey...

I am Getting Hitched on January 30, 2010; Another One Bites the Dust!

Posted on January 14, 2010
Well this is my first article of the year 2010. You may have been wondering why I have not posted anything lately; well it has been a hectic month, oh and by the way, I am getting married to my long time fiancé on January 30, 2010. (So long as she signs the 20 something page Prenuptial Agreement:)) First off this has been one hell of a busy month for me as soon as the New Year started...

New California State Laws for the Second Decade of the 21st Century; The Year 2010; I think our State Legislatures have too much time on their hands! Read Below.

Posted on January 01, 2010
Below is a summary of new laws for the State of California for 2010. Most will be going into effect on Friday morning. Remember you are deemed to know the law; ignorance of the law is no excuse for violating it. AB 9 (J. Perez) - Political Reform Act: FPPC - this law clarifies what constitutes improper campaign activity by a local government or agency during an election for a candidate or initiative...

Beware of Accident Scammers and Con Artist; Don?t get Screwed out of a Recovery.

Posted on December 31, 2009
You are driving alone in your car, you are thinking about the holiday season or some other event, you come to a stop, and then wham – some idiot has just rear ended you. You neck jerks back, and then forward, your body hits the seatbelt going across your body...

Motorcycle Crash northeast of Bakersfield leaves the Motorcycle Passenger Dead

Posted on December 29, 2009
A suspected dui-related motorcycle crash northeast of Bakersfield has killed one person on this Christmas 2009. The Highway Patrol says the person killed was a passenger on the motorcycle, and was airlifted to Kern Medical Center. However, that person did not survive the injuries from the motorcycle accident...

Harley Davidson Touring Motorcycle Safety Recall

Posted on December 27, 2009
Touring Safety Recall Campaign 0141 Summary: Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including CVO touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision...

A Wild Bicycle Ride with the Robot Joules.

Posted on December 23, 2009
I thought I would get your attention. As you all know this is the Biker Law Blog, and I usually discuss all things motorcycle here since I am a California Biker Lawyer. Well, many of you know I also do all types of Bicycle accident cases in the State of California as well...

Tort Reform is a big Scam; Why Tort Reform will Hurt You and take away more of Your Freedom!

Posted on December 21, 2009
When you hear the term “Tort Reform” realize they what you are really hearing is a call to take away your legal right to get compensation when you are injured due to the negligence of another, to protect big business, the insurance companies, the big pharmaceutical companies, and big medicine; as though they are not rich enough...

Motorcycle Security and Alarms; what can you do to protect your Motorcycle!

Posted on December 17, 2009
I am sure that motorcycle safety is a hot trigger type of issues with all bikers and motorcycle riders. Writing this article has elicited some severe anger on my part. Luckily I myself have not been the victim of someone stealing my motorcycle. Although back in the day when I lived in Hollywood, California, I had someone vandalize my motorcycle by cutting the straps of my saddlebags to open them instead of just unhooking the fasteners...

A Holiday Season of Suffering for Some.

Posted on December 16, 2009
As I type this article I am thinking about the many motorcycle accident victims, the motorcycle passenger accident victims, the car accident victims, the truck accident victims, the slip and fall victims, and other personal injury victims whom I represent all over the State of California...

Bad weather in California causing hundreds of Car, Truck and Other Motor Vehicle Accidents; Be Careful.

Posted on December 11, 2009
As all you Californians know, we have had a series of bad storms over the past week. Now this is nothing new to Northern Californians, but Southern Californians are definitely not used to the rain and snow. There have literally been hundreds of car, truck and other motor vehicle accidents over the past week all over the State of California...

This just pissed me off; a 50-year-old man was killed in accident on Ortega Highway by another negligent cager.

Posted on December 08, 2009
Lake Elsinore – CA Here we go again. A 50-year-old man from Newport Beach was killed when a Toyota Corolla slammed head-on into his motorcycle and he was thrown, a CHP officer said today. Robert Grice Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, reported about 8:45 a...

When a Biker and Motorcycle Rider get Spooked after an Accident; Should they still Continue to Ride?

Posted on December 06, 2009
I was talking to a new motorcycle accident client this weekend, who was riding a motorcycle, when he was taken out by a negligent cager who turned left in front of him, while he was riding on the street; or at least that is what he has been told. You see, he does not remember what happened to him, he was knocked unconscious in the accident...

Northern California Town to photograph every car that Enters and Leaves

Posted on November 22, 2009
Tiburon - California Tiburon is a small town kind of place, with a small town kind of atmosphere. It is the kind of place where you get the feeling that everyone knows everyone else. When one wanders through its little streets, just north of San Francisco, one gets the sense that a few of the residents, on seeing someone who appears not to be from around those parts, reach for their handkerchief and hand sanitizer...

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...

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...

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

Posted on November 12, 2009
*** 11/14/09 Update - Since I posted this video, embedding has been disabled. You will need to press the watch on youtube link within the button to watch the video. That sucks! Here is a video from the movie Easy Rider. Every biker that I know of will be able to relate to this video...

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...

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