Category Archives: Motorcycle Safety

Motorcycle Passengers Have To Think Safety, Too, Says NY And PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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Most of my motorcycle blog posts have been directed at keeping motorcyclists safe, but motosport.com has a great post worth reading that prepares passengers for their first ride. There is more to riding as a passenger than borrowing a friend’s … Continue reading

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Study Says Motorcycling Is Good For Your Brain, Says NY And PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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Riding a motorcycle every day is good exercise for your brain! That was one of the conclusions of a study conducted by the University of Tokyo that indicated that riders between 40 and 50 years old improved their cognitive functioning, … Continue reading

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Video A Must-See For All Motorcyclists, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney

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Here is a great video for bikers on how to prevent cars from pulling out in front of you. In Europe, they call these accidents SMIDSY – Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You. No matter which side of the ocean … Continue reading

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Florida Motorcyclist May Have Been Texting When Killed In Crash, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney

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Florida state troopers say a 40-year-old Winter Garden, Fla., man was killed Jan. 9 when he struck another vehicle head-on while riding his motorcycle in Orange County, Fla. TV news reports here and here said the victim, Brian Kelley Thomas, may have … Continue reading

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Motorcyclist Survives Crash Because He Put Safety First With ATGATT, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A motorcyclist suffered just a few minor injuries when he was thrown from his bike Sunday evening on Interstate 81 in the Syracuse area. The motorcyclist told police his brakes locked up and he was thrown from the bike and … Continue reading

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NY Will FINALLY Teach Motorcycle Awareness In Mandatory Safe Driving Course, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A bill approved recently by the New York State Senate would include motorcycle awareness training in the state Department of Motor Vehicle’s mandatory pre-licensing courses. This is a great idea by the bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Patty Ritchie, R-Oswego County, … Continue reading

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Stay Away From Dangerous Intersections, NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer Warns

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Two accidents involving motorcyclists in two days at the same intersection are a stark reminder to all motorcyclists of the dangers we all face as spring arrives. No matter where we are from or where we ride, we all know … Continue reading

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Safety Comes First With Child Motorcycle Passengers, says NY and PA motorcycle lawyer

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We’ve all seen it. The motorcyclist riding down the street with a child sitting in front of him. Sometimes the child is wearing a helmet, sometimes not. It’s a stunningly dangerous scene, one we saw in a recent blog post … Continue reading

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Motorcyclist Puts Toddler In Danger With Ride On Lap, Says NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer

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A Tampa, Fla., motorcyclist was charged recently with a felony count of Child Neglect for holding his 3-year-old son on his lap while taking him for a spin. It is important to note that New York State does not have … Continue reading

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Jury Clears Motorcyclist In Road Rage Shooting, NY Biker Accident Lawyer Says

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A Monroe County Court jury this week acquitted a Rochester area biker of a first-degree felony assault charge in an August 2010 road rage incident. Craig S. Hasman was found not guilty after almost two days of deliberations, according to … Continue reading

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