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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: Helmetless Motorcyclist Killed During Anti-Helmet Protest Ride

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Oh, the irony.  A 55-year-old Syracuse-area motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet during a protest ride against helmet laws was killed Saturday when he was thrown over the handlebars of his motorcycle and his head struck the pavement. State … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Lawyer: Make sure your new helmet fits properly!

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So the sun is out and the open road beckons, but you take a quick look at your favorite old helmet as you prepare to ride – and find it has seen better days.  Maybe it is scratched from that … 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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NY Motorcycle Lawyer: Be Careful On Your Spring Rides!

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Spring is officially here!  Here in Elmira, NY where I live and practice, it is 67 degrees and sunny!  After days of thinking about it, I decided to get the bike out and go for a ride!  It felt great … Continue reading

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NY Motorcyle Accident Lawyer: Bikers Are Rough And Tough – And Generous?

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The public doesn’t always hold bikers in the highest regard.  Whether you are a sport bike rider with a helmet to match your bike, a long range cruiser with more luggage on your bike than the average plane, or a … Continue reading

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NY Motorcycle Accident Attorney: Another Local Biker Killed By Careless Driver

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I am sad to report that another local motorcyclist has been killed by a careless driver.  WETM-TV is reporting that 29 year old Anthony Church of Newfield, NY was traveling South on Trumbulls Corners Road in Newfield at 9:40 PM … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney Warns Bikers To Watch Out For Freshly Painted Road Markings.

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I live, work and ride in New York State and Pennsylvania.  As the calendar turns to September, that means the construction season is starting to wrap up.  As bikers, we are aware of the many dangers posed by work sites.  … Continue reading

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NY and PA Motorcycle Attorney: Helmet Use Up Across The Country!

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Helmet use is a controversial topic among bikers.  Many bikers wouldn’t think about getting on their motorcycle without a helmet.  Others resent the government dictating what they can and cannot do.  No one disputes that helmets can reduce the risk … Continue reading

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