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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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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: DWI Crash Ends American Dream For Motorcyclist

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A motorcycle crash Friday in Rochester cut short the American dream for a Ukrainian rider. Continue reading

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Helmet Debate Revs Up Again in Pennsylvania, NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer Says

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The debate over motorcycle helmets has roared back into the headlines in Pennsylvania. A state representative reintroduced legislation in Harrisburg in May to make helmets mandatory across the state. Currently, Pennsylvania motorcyclists 21 and older can go helmetless. Across the … Continue reading

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Intersection Collision Kills Motorcyclist in Broome County, NY – Cause Under Investigation

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A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a collision with a sport-utility vehicle in Broome County.  The cause of the collision is still under investigation. The collision occurred at the intersection of Hooper Road and Watson Boulevard in the … Continue reading

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NY Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: New York FINALLY Gets Tougher On Texting Drivers!

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Ask any biker – drivers who are texting instead of driving are one of the greatest dangers we face.  Any driver with their eyes on their phone instead of the road are far more likely to veer into an oncoming … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Wise Safety Tips from a Smart Motorcycle Cop!

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There are no police officers on motorcycles in the Twin Tiers region of New York and Pennsylvania where I live and ride.  Not in Elmira, Corning, Horseheads or Bath; none in Owego, Binghamton or Ithaca, either.  Its the same thing … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Feds Pass New, Tougher Helmet Rules

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Tougher motorcycle helmet labeling requirements are on the way – but not until 2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published the final new rule for helmets sold in the U.S. You can read the new rule here. … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Fatal Motorcycle Accident Likely Caused By Wind

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When we head out on the road there are a lot of things we need to worry about.  Cagers and road conditions are probably the first two things that come to mind.  If I asked you to make a list … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Is Your Motorcycle Helmet Ready To Ride?

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Spring is in the air, and to motorcyclists in New York and Pennsylvania, that means one thing – After another LONG winter it’s finally time to put the shovels away and get ready to ride! Most bikers give their bikes … Continue reading

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Drunk Driver Who Severely Injured Elmira Motorcyclist Gets 1-3 Years In State Prison.

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Eleven months ago Mike Frawley was just like you and me.  He was a biker out for a ride; sharing the road, obeying the traffic laws, enjoying freedom on two wheels.  Little did he know his life was about to … Continue reading

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