Posted on August 29, 2011
One Point Five Seconds? Accident Reconstruction Truth
A car is going to make a left hand turn in front of you. How much time will you really have?
Posted on August 4, 2011
They’re Killing Our Kids – The Strange Story of the IIHS and Horsepower
A recognized motorcycle expert told me about an international conspiracy involving motorcycle manufacturers with a plan to take over the motorcycle industry by selling young riders dangerously uncontrollable motorcycles.
Posted on July 20, 2011
Chad Reed’s Amazing Crash and Rise
On 7/17/11, AMA Motocross points leader Chad Reed lost control of his bike and fell 30 feet to the ground. He quickly got right back up and finished the race.
Posted on July 14, 2011
Why I dont race, but ride on tracks
I just finished watching a You Tube video of Casey Stoner racing. Man, the guy is amazing beyond belief. At almost any point in a tight turn, he can easily touch the ground with his hand, and he could use knee pucks on his elbows.
Posted on June 9, 2011
City of San Diego Pays $1.8 Million for Death of Motorcyclist
It isn't often that you see this, but the City of San Diego is paying $1.8 million dollars to the family of a motorcyclist who was killed when a driver made a left hand turn in front of him.
Posted on May 30, 2011
Weighting the Pegs and Using the Clutch
I spend a lot of time educating potential clients on the difference between a motorcycle lawyer, and a general personal injury practitioner. Recently, I have been investigating two riding phenomenon that I seriously doubt even most so-called motorcycle lawyers are aware of.
Posted on May 25, 2011
Marlon Brando Gives Harley the Boot
I had to laugh at a lawsuit filed by the estate of Marlon Brando against Harley for using Brando's image on some boots Harley calls the "Brando". There are several levels to the humor in this.
Posted on May 24, 2011
Be Safe and Vigilant in your Motorcycle Riding
This morning I read about the second policeman killed on a motorcycle this week. The officer, Joseph Pt Olguin, on his personal motorcycle, was killed when an 83 year old driver pulled out in front of him, causing him to lose control.
Posted on May 20, 2011
A tale of two Beemers
I am thinking about buying another bike. The Speed Triple was wonderful, but I found that I wasn’t putting that many miles on it. Not enough of my riding is that intense, and most of the time I needed more luggage. As usual, my first consideration is another BMW. I have had a lot of great times on these bikes, and they have been good to me. More important, they come with ABS, and even linked brakes. Some have ASC, although it is a primitive version, not the same as that on the cars.
Posted on January 26, 2011
Insurance Companies are NOT all the same
Insurance companies cycle up and down between reasonably paying claims, and fighting everything. At the moment, State Farm is killing itself by refusing to reasonably pay claims.
