Making a Claim Under Your own Motorcycle Insurance Policy This question will often come up when one of my motorcycle clients is making a claim under their own motorcycle insurance policy even though they were not at fault in an accident. Making a claim under your own motorcycle insurance policy, even though the motorcyclist is … Read more
With a title like this you might be thinking that this blog post could be about the Annual Miles for Mutts Motorcycle Ride that takes place in Burlington, North Carolina at Lucky’s Saloon to benefit the Humane Society of Alamance County, North Carolina, and pet rescues such as the Biscuit Foundation in Burlington, North Carolina. … Read more
For the last several years I have had the privilege of sponsoring the B.U.D.’S Foundation and their yearly Fallen Riders Fundraisers Weekend. B.U.D.’S stands for Bikers United to Defend driving Safely. The B.U.D.’S Foundation is headquartered in Wilson, North Carolina, and was founded by Tracey Burnett in memory of her brother marine veteran Private First-Class … Read more
What I Tell People I do My North Carolina Law License that hangs on my office wall indicates that I am admitted to practice as an “ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW” in the courts of North Carolina, and that phrase is bold and capitalized. When I am asked what I do, … Read more
Preparing to Get a Vintage Motorcycle So, you are looking for a vintage/antique/classic motorcycle. Maybe it is nostalgia; you had a particular motorcycle when you were younger, or it was your “dream bike” at the time. It could be that it’s the enjoyment of riding a vintage/antique/classic bike. Maybe you have a fairly new Harley-Davidson, … Read more
A few posts ago, I talked about what a motorcyclist should or should not do at the scene of the accident. One thing I pointed out was always call the police. In this post, I am going to go into more detail as to why you should call 911/the police if you are ever involved … Read more
In the last 2 posts, I discussed what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing after a motorcycle accident and while they are being initially treated in an emergency room. In this post, I will discuss what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing between the time they leave the hospital but before they contact a lawyer. … Read more
Medical Treatment After Motorcycle Accident In the last post I discussed what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing at the scene of their accident. In this post, I will discuss the motorcyclist’s initial medical treatment after a motorcycle accident, and I am going to assume that the motorcyclist has been transported to the local emergency … Read more
Right after a motorcycle accident it is hard to know what to do. This motorcycle accident might be the first accident you have ever been involved in or the first in which you have ever been injured. As a motorcycle accident lawyer, I represent injured motorcycle riders across North Carolina regarding their claims with the … Read more
North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Here in North Carolina, we just concluded North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May) as promulgated by Governor Roy Cooper. Here is what the North Carolina Department of Transportation set out in its May 1, 2018, news release regarding Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Vehicle drivers can unintentionally become huge … Read more