Years ago, I represented a motorist who was killed when he stopped for a school bus stop arm and the traffic behind him either did not see the school bus or did not see him because they were distracted by the school bus and collided with the rear of...
Today, I want to discuss the issue of dark-siding your motorcycle. Dark-siding is the practice of installing a car tire on your motorcycle as opposed to a tire that’s specifically designed for a motorcycle. Proponents of the dark-siding point out that car tires tend to be cheaper and tend...
Bikers are used to dealing with debris on the roads. But what do you do when you encounter grass clippings, yard waste or landscaping debris that are cast on to the road surface by the adjacent property owner? Read on and I will tell you how an attorney looks...
Lane splitting is a topic that often comes up with bikers and lawmakers, but little ever changes. Let us take a look at this together. What Is Lane-splitting? In slow traffic, motorcycle riders will often ride between the two vehicles in the lanes ahead. He is sharing their lanes. He is...
Indiana motorists are required to stop when a school bus is stopped to pick up children and has its stop arm out. We have found there’s some confusion about who is required to stop at those stop arms. All Lanes Of Traffic Must Stop All lanes of traffic in both...
Indiana has a statute that we call the Dead Red Statute or the Dead Red Law. It is designed to bail out a motorcycle rider who gets stuck at a red light and the light won't change because of the sensors. How The Dead Red Statute Saves Motorcyclists It's Indiana...
Today, let's talk about GAP insurance. You know that insurance is something that we all have to have. It’s not the most interesting subject, but it can be downright confusing, and GAP coverage is one of those potentially confusing things. What Is GAP Coverage? GAP coverage is designed to span...
If you are a motorcyclist, it is fair to say, you have your own opinion about motorcycle helmets. If you are an experienced rider who has inexperienced riders in their group, you probably have more than one opinion. You may be surprised to find that the state of Indiana...
Usually, when we see a discussion about rights and responsibilities after a motor vehicle accident, the focus is on the drivers that are involved. But what if you are a passenger in a vehicle that is involved in a crash? Do you have responsibilities? What about your rights as...
The use of Ape Hangers and other tall handlebars for motorcycles in Indiana are a cause of confusion with many motorcyclists. There are good reasons for the confusion as you will see below. What Is Causing The Confusion? Previously, Indiana had a statute that motorcycle handlebars could be no higher than...
Today, let's talk about repairs to your damaged vehicle and the use of original equipment manufacturer parts or OEM parts versus aftermarket or third-party parts. Why We Want OEM Parts When we wreck our motorcycles, we always want to use original equipment manufacturer parts or OEM parts. They’re designed to go...
I have represented bikers in Indiana for over 25 years. And today, I want to talk about the two things you must prove if you’re involved in a motorcycle collision. Those two things are liability and damages. Liability Liability is simply who is responsible for the collision. While that sounds...
Today, I'd like to talk about blind spots and how they can affect a motorcyclist. We all know that cars have blind spots. We typically think about them as being behind the driver, and particularly over the left shoulder of the driver. Sometimes, the area over the driver's right...
After you've been injured in an accident, or due to someone else's negligence, you'll need to receive medical treatment for the injuries sustained. There's bound to be a lot of confusion around the circumstances, but one question remains clear… how will you pay for that treatment? The answer to that...
I’ve represented motorcycle riders in Indiana for over 25 years, and today, I want to ask you what a sneeze and a motorcycle accident have in common. A Sneeze and A Car Back in 2004, Chicago Cubs home run slugger Sammy Sosa put himself on the injured reserve list when...
Bikers are used to dealing with debris on the roads. But what do you do when you encounter grass...
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Today, I want to discuss the issue of dark-siding your motorcycle. Dark-siding is the practice of installing a car...
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Years ago, I represented a motorist who was killed when he stopped for a school bus stop arm and...
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