Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Injury Help of Ohio

Cincinnati Lawyer Challenges Eric Deters at Autism Rocks 3

2012-01-29T14:35:00.000-08:00

The Cincinnati Center for Autism is holding a big fund raising event Sunday February 12, 2012. There are going to be over 50 celebrities including former Cincinnati Red Lee May, Former Cincinnati Bengal Ickey Woods, and Pro wrestling super star Sean Casey. Here's the link http://www.rockinforautism.com/

You get to mingle with all these stars. So bring your camera and something for them to autograph. That's why they are there. One of the celebrities was listed at Eric "the Bulldog" Deters. That got me to thinking since I have a radio show on www.waif883.org called Cincinnati Biker Life on Thursday evening at 8, since I'm also a lawyer, that it was time for Eric Deters and myself to wrestle for charity. Especially if we could get Sean Casey to be the special referee.

So I threw down a challenge to Eric Deters on his facebook page. Here's what I said:

I challenge Eric Deters to a wrestling match at Autism Rocks 3.......Rockin for Autism with Sean Casey to be the special referee. Loser donates $250 to Cincinnati Center for Autism or has to leave town .Eric i'm a better lawyer, radio host and wrestler than you . Time to throw down Chihuahua I mean Bulldog. In fact I'll wrestle you and Bill Cunningham in a handicap match. it's for a great cause.

It did not take long for him to reply:

" My fighting days are over I'm becoming old and decrepit. Well so much for the bulldog.

I now turning my attention to Bill Cunningham. I'm not sure if Bill was invited or not but I'm daring him as I called out the Bulldog to wrestle me one round and if I lose I'll donate $250 to the Cincinnati center for autism.

Of course this is all for laughs and to publicize and support the Cincinnati Center For Autism . They are working miracles with these children everyday. What CCA does is not for laughs, it's for real. They allow these autistic children and theirr parents a much greater quality of life, by the hard work they do with these children.

I wrote this on this biker site because David Kahle , father of an autistic child is the organizer of this event and all around super guy and avid biker. Since we take care of our own lets take care of the Cincinnati Center for Autism and turn out february 12. it will be a great time.

Anthony Castelli attorney 8170 corporate Park Drive #220, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 513-621-2345 is a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer

Cincinnati Motorcycle Community Events Active even In Winter

2011-12-31T16:04:00.000-08:00

The Cincinnati motorcycle community keeps active even in winter, Just today the Iron Samaritans held a polar bear ride. I hope everyone had a a great time.

Cyclefest cincinnati passed through here in November down at the convention center. The sons of anarchy were freatured as well as many local bike builders like donny Loos and also my friends from Cycleworks.

Comin up soon is a meeting of all the biker groups that care to participate in organizing their events so they all don't fall on the same day in the summer.

Cincinnati biker life the radio show started this summer by Cincinnati accident injury lawyer Anthony Castelli is going strong with guests from all corners of the world. The Hoka Hey riders led by our local favorite Curtis Belcher was an amazing call in show that night with riders from all over the country calling in including the first place finisher the last two years..

There is so much more to mention but my daughter is kicking me out of the basement with the arrival of her girlfriends for a New year's eve party. So to find out more action in the Cincinnati Motorcycle community keep up with us on Cincinnati biker life on www.facebook.com and have a safe and Happy New Year .

PS: Remember to contribute to the Ohio biker medical clinic or use it for your uninsured medical needs. Call John Preacherman Harris. I will be announcing about the clinic most every week. Make sure you call ahead

Hoka Hey Motorcycle Riders Their Story On Cincinnati Biker Life

2011-12-02T19:29:00.001-08:00

As a Cincinnati Motorcycle rider , motorcycle lawyer and programmer for the radio show Cincinnati Biker Life it was a great honor to do a show on the Hoka Hey Challenge . What the hey is the Hoka Hey you may ask. Many seasoned motorcycle riders have not even heard of the Hoka Hey.

I thank Jimmy Kay of Two Wheel Thunder TV for turning me on to the Hoka Hey and a local rider from Greater Cincinnati Curtis Belcher. A 50 year old postal worker and Free Mason. I learned from Jimmy that the Hoka Hey is the longest motorcycle challenge in the world. Last year the ride went from Florida to Alsaka.

This year the ride was close to 14,000 miles. It started in Phoenix and ended in Nova Scotia. Will Barclay was the winner both years. Last year the first place price was $500,000 and Will pocketed the money. This year although Will was the first one to finish no winner has been declared. There is plenty of controversy surrounding this. But the essence of the ride remains pure and the Spirit of the ride transcends any controversy.

Last night on Cincinnati Biker Life we had the Hoka Hey call in. Hoka Hey Riders from all over the country called into WAIF Cincinnati studio to tell a little of their story. I started taking calls live at 8:28 PM and the last one ended at 9:58 PM.

The callers included Blacky, a 58 year old former Texas game warden that finished this years ride, as well as Will Barclay who collects adventures and did not even reveal his status as first place finisher both years. Junie Rose rider extraordinary crashed and got back up and finished this year. She's trying to get blankets to give to the Sioux. please give her a hand

This is what Barclay wrote on his first year experience:

The Hoka Hey, with all its imperfection, was a breath of fresh air in a world where destructive political correctness and unrealistic expectations and blaming others has become almost universal. As I rode it I was surprised and pleased to see that there are great swaths of North America, even in the lower 48 where there is still abundant wildlife and green space. Where people still socialize from their front porch instead of watching TV. The overwhelming majority of the riders, (though not all) especially those who stuck it out, cherish the experience and want to do it again. Don’t take my word for it. Ask Mark Storey, the rider from Australia who finished second. Ask Ben Hudak who suffered a terrible accident in Canada and came on to Homer in a truck to be with the other challengers. Ask Alex Hood from Colorado who was badly injured in an accident in Arizona and who is signed up to ride again this year. Ask Greg Darby from Florida who used the Hoka Hey to raise many thousands of dollars for lieukemia. Ask them to give up their coins. Read the rider’s stories and blog comments in their own words on the hokaheychallenge.com website. No one fooled these people and they are not conspirators. They are teachers and police officers and retirees and middle managers and students and day laborers who had the experience of a lifetime. An experience they could not have duplicated on their own.

Junie says a big part is raising the consciousness of the plight of the American Indians especially the Lakota. Here's an exerpt from Wikepedia about the Hoka Hey:

The inaugural 2010 challenge took participants along a mandatory route on back roads across the United States and Canada. The route scrossed numerous mountain ranges, 33 Indian reservations, 25 national forests, eight deserts and six national parks. Challenge routes travel secondary roads with directions revealed at a series of specific checkpoints. The event guidelines prohibit speeding and require contenders to sleep outside throughout the entire course.

Many of the riders talked about the sleep deprivation and the sprituality they experienced as well as the bond between riders which was evident from all the callers many names I just can't recall. Here's two video's that give some flesh to the experience though I would not profess to even be close to the experience having just talked to those who did.

Anthony Castelli is a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer the rides a Harley Dyna Low rider

Cincinnati Personal injury Attorney Creates Ohio Motorcycle safety Kit

2011-11-21T18:35:00.001-08:00

As a Cincinnati personal injury lawyer I see a lot of broken people with bad injuries. Some of the worst injuries I handle are motorcycle accidents. These accident injury cases run the gamut from highway construction defects, car cutting of motorcyclists, cars violating the motorcyclists' right of way by turning in front of them at intersections or pulling out from stop streets , to rear end collisions.

Also there are passenger claims against the driver of the motorcycle as well. And even accidents between two motorcycle riding together and one failed to watch the roadway ahead. The bottom line though is that motorcyclists often get a raw deal either through their own lack of knowledge or because of prejudices against motorcyclists.

So I wrote The Ohio Motorcycle Bible - The Guide to Protecting Ohio Motorcyclists and Their Families.This has some great information for Ohio motorcyclists. I added to this a tire gauge and a Watch For Motorcycle Bumper Sticker. At the recent Cyclefest Cincinnati I gave out over 200 of these Ohio Motorcycle Safety Kits.

Below is a video of an interview I gave to Two Wheel Thunder TV about the Ohio Motorcycle Bible.

As a personal injury accident lawyer it was an honor to have Jimmy Kay interview me about this book. You can get the book as a free download at my web site. The Ohio Motorcycle Safety Kit is always complimentary . Just catch me at a local Cincinnati motorcycle event and I'd be happy to give one to you.

Cincinnati personal injury lawyer Anthony Castelli Attorney offers free consultations and is happy to discuss with you How much your injury case is worth , your rights and how to get the value your case merits. Call 513-621-2345

Cincinnati Ohio Biker Lawyer gets million mile biker and former nasvy seal to give 5 best safety tips

2011-10-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

As a Cincinnati Ohio Motorcycle accident lawyer it's so great to meet people out of the motorcycle community. My radio show at Cincinnati Biker life has helped me meet so many different motorcycle riders.

Last night on the show I had the privilege to have two ladies from Lady Riders Against Cancer on my show. These two ladies , were such a joy to talk to . I marveled at the courage and strength and was humbled , as I have been for so many guests, by their courage and willingness to help others. These are lady riders in every sense of the word.

After we finished the interview my good friend Chopper Charlie came on the radio show with lovely Lady Blackjack. Chopper is a million mile rider, close to 70 years old and served in the military under every president from JFK to Busch III. A former navy seal, he was one of the first members of the first group of Navy Seals.

As always he came prepared with stories and 5 key motorcycle safety tips that has kept him out of harms way the last million miles of motorcycle riding. Here they are. I hope they will keep you safe.

Top five Motorcycle Safety tips from Chopper Charlie

(1) Assume you're invisible: "ALWAYS" Remember, everything and everybody, is out to kill you ...

Hope for the best, prepare for the Worst.

Assume that [cager] will turn, or pull out in your path ... with or without a turn signals.

Everybody but YOU, has the Right-a-Way if you want to live.

A wreck is a contest between man and metal. - - - Care to guess if Man will lose?

(2) Watch your speed. "ALWAYS" know your bike and it’s capabilities.

The bike will never stop as quickly as you think it should.

Develop an intimate loving relationship with your brakes, especially your front brakes.

Seek out some safe pavement, start slowly, find the fine line between maximum braking and a locked wheel, and then do it again, and again until it becomes part of you.

(3) Check your mirrors often. "ALWAYS" look around you, look off to the sides as well as in front.

Look to see what doesn't belong there? Fine tune your peripheral vision.

Think before you act & leave your ego at home.

Don't ride along next to, or right behind Mr. Peterbilt, or grandpa’s motor home.

If one of those BIG tires blows up? Which they do regularly, it will quickly get ugly.

Unless you just love dodging huge chunks of flying rubber that will kill you.

Keep your distance or better yet ... Speed up to get around them and live.

When you start to pass - - - "Haul Ass" - - - get out of the danger zone as fast as possible.

(4) Pay attention to your riding. "ALWAYS" Stay out of peoples blind spots.

Yes, maybe that is a half-naked girl over there. Meanwhile, you could be drifting toward Big, Big Trouble.

Focus @ 60 MPH you travel 88 feet/sec. Remember, your bike goes where you're looking.

Maybe, that trucker that's about to run your ass over, has a better view of her then you do.

(5) Maintain your ride, check the belt's, chains, etc. "ALWAYS" Make sure your tires are right.

None of this stuff matters unless your skins are right.

Click here to find a Motorcycle accident personal injury lawyer .I always offer a free consultation if you do everything you should yet a careless auto runs you down

Ohio Motorcycle Deaths and Injury Down Still Too Many

2011-10-12T19:41:00.000-07:00

Ohio motorcycle deaths are down but there are still too many injuries and deaths that could be avoided. In fact there is a lead story in the Columbus paper about the decrease of fatal motorcycle accidents in Ohio.

The Dayton paper reported on Ohio motorcycle crashes being down. The Hamilton Journal news reported on motorcycle crashes being down. Here's the actual statistics:

Motorcycle crashes and fatalities

State of Ohio:
2011 to date: 2,919 crashes; 120 deaths
2010: 4,382 crashes; 168 deaths
2009: 4,183 crashes; 161 deaths
Butler County
2011 to date: 82 crashes; 2 deaths
2010: 131 crashes; 6 deaths
2009: 99 crashes; 3 deaths
Hamilton County
2011 to date: 183 crashes; 7 deaths
2010: 259 crashes; 4 deaths
2009: 270 crashes; 8 deaths
Warren County
2011 to date: 41 crashes; 1 death
2010: 80 crashes; 3 deaths
2009: 71 crashes; 5 deaths
Montgomery County
2011 to date: 112 crashes; 2 deaths
2010: 182 crashes; 8 deaths
2009: 156 crashes; 3 deaths
Greene County
2011 to date: 50 crashes; no deaths
2010: 62 crashes; 3 deaths
2009: 57 crashes; 1 death
Source: Ohio Department of Public Safety

However I would argue that part of the reason is the inordinate rain this summer . In fact with the beautiful days we've had lately there has been a spate of crashes. The run the gamut from the car turning in front of the motorcycle, failing to yield the right of way , to single motorcycle crashes and injury to passengers of motorcycle crashes. Of course there is still some good riding weather left and the crash date for 2011 is to date. Though with 2919 crashes it does appear that this is a substantial reduction from all of 2010 when there was 4382.

But don't tell this to the families that have lost a loved one to a motorcycle crash wrongfully caused. I've read about plenty of Ohio motorcycle deaths recently .As a motorcycle accident lawyer it's hard to believe the double wammy of motorists acting ignorantly and bikers failing to control their motorcycles. Ricky Perkins was killed when a car came across three lanes of traffic. Timothy Verdinski was killed when a motorist turned in front of him. Both negligent acts of the auto drivers. Melinda Hipsher just died while riding as a passenger when a motorcyclist lost control.

Construction sites can be virtual traps for the motorcyclist. At least now ODOT doesn't use blackout tape for more that two weeks anymore since a motorcyclist I represent was killed as a result of worn and slippery tape.

Click here to find an Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer

Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident Attorney And Cincinnati Biker Life

2011-09-04T21:15:00.000-07:00

Cincinnati Biker Life is the new radio show in town for greater Cincinnati Motorcycle riders. Cincinnati motorcycle accident lawyer and personal injury lawyer Anthony Castelli produces directs and is the programmer of this show for bikers.

the show even has a new tricked out facebook page At the risk if this link not working you can also go to http://www.facebook.com/CincinnatiBikerLife
This should take you to the wall.

A recent article in road Wheeler magazine a well as Thunder Roads has helped swell the audience to state wide if not nationwide given the live usstream it ports over on your computer. What started as a summer replacement show now has become a permanent fixture for bikers from all walks of life to enjoy. Listen to the musuc you love. If you don't hear something you want to hear just call us at the station at 749-1444 and we will add it to the play lists.

The guests have been varied , interesting and genuine in their love of the biker community whether they be hardcore bikers or supporters of veteran bikers. Any group is invited to come on the radio show and promote theie event. We would love to have you as a guest and give you every opportunity to tell your unique story.

It's great that WAIF FM Cincinnati has given us this chance. You can even become a programmer there yourself as several spots are open. You can go to www.waif883.org to lear more about the station

Ohio Motorcycle Riders Death Preventable by Cincinnati Biker Lawyer

2011-08-31T22:06:00.000-07:00

Ohio Motorcycle Riders are being killed and their deaths could have been prevented. The biggest killer in motorcycle car crashes is the car driver failing to yield the right of way to a motorcyclist. A motorcycle rider has the right to drive without a car pulling into its path.

Some car drivers are just not taking the time to look properly before they pull out. How many have been guilty of rolling up to a stop sign, not even completely stopping, taking a quick look and pulling out into traffic.

You may get away with careless driving, but it only takes that one time to destroy forever a family by pulling out in front of a motorcycle and killing the rider or seriously causing them an injury

Just recently a young man motorcycle rider lost his life in Middletown. Ricky Perkins was killed when a motorist pulled out in front of him . The motorist pulled from a gas station. This car driver failed to yield the right of way. One wonders if they will use the tired excuse of " the motorcyclist must have been speeding." That's a common defense used against motorcyclists.

That's why its's important to canvass the area for any witnesses . And hire a motorcycle crash accident reconstructionist that knows how to document the scene and determine that the car driver was at fault. I represented a motorcycle rider that was killed, known legally aw a wrongful death and the Gps of the motorcyclist was used to establish position in the roadway.

This case involved a potentially drunk drugged driver and the insurance company Allstate still had to be pushed to pay their policy limits that were only $100,000. This is not fair compensation for the loss death of a father, son, husband, but it was all that was available and did help the widow with financial hardship.

Unfortunately this motorcycle riders death won't be the last motorcycle rider to die because a car driver was careless, texting, drunk, talking on a cell phone or just pain negligent

By greater Cincinnati Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer Anthony Castelli . Anthony has represented many motorcycle riders for injury or their family for the wrongful death of a motorcyclist. He wrote the book The Ohio Motorcycle Bible - The Guide to Protecting Ohio Motorcyclists and their families . Click on this link for a free down download of The Ohio Motorcycle Bible

Do You need a Cincinnati Ohio Motorcycle Accident Attorney 1-800-447-6549 Free Evaluation

Watch This Video to Learn if you are seriously injured in an motorcycle accident what to do about it and 9 keys reasons to hire a Cincinnati Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer.

I was injured on my motorcycle what kind of lawyer should I get

2011-07-30T10:36:00.000-07:00

There are a ton of lawyers that billl themselves as motorcycle attorneys. But just because they put the word motorcycle in front of their name does not mean they are skilled in that area.

Many attorneys put the words motorcycle accident or injury in front of the word lawyer, but have never ridden a motorcycle. Find out if they even own a mototcycle . Find out if the they are involved in the motorcycle community.

But also remember just because a lawyer rides a motorcycle does not mean they are a skilled advocate let alone a trial lawyer. Here is a video interview that can answer three keys things when you what to know what your motorcycle case is worth and who can really help you .

Also I invite any motorcycle accident injury victim to go to my web site and read the articles on motorcycle accidents and watch the videos about what you should do to protect your rights. Especially if you are near Blue Ash, Milford Mason or the surrounding areas you are just around the corner from my Cincinnati office at I-275 and montgomery road.

You can also find the Ohio Motorcycle Bible the Guide to Protecting Ohio motorcyclists and their families at my web site. I offer it as an educational service to bikers. I'm so tired of seeing them get ripped up by big insurance or lawyers that just don't have a clue so I wrote this book to educate bikers. .

Here is a link to help you get what your motorcycle accident injury case is worth. It's a free download for the Ohio motorcycle bible.

If you would like a personal free case evaluation call me at 1-800-447-6549. As a rider , a trial lawyer and an author of the Ohio motorcycle Bible I like to think that I bring to the table the experience necessary to get results.#0 years and over 25 injurry trials

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Motorcyle Life in Cincinnati Events With Soul

2011-07-13T22:10:00.000-07:00

Not that I'm an expert om Biker life in Greater Cincinnati, but here are some of my thoughts about what I've experienced since getting to know some in the biker community.

Lets talk about motorcycle events. The past week I've been to the memorial ride this past Sunday for Matt Maupin. Although I did not ride in it I was there for the morning portion outside the yellow ribbon center. I had seen the ride advertised and called the center to ask someone to be a guest on the radio show I've started hosting Cincinnati Biker Life on www.waif883.org

I spoke with Keith Maupin and last week. Keith along with Erika and Todd May, the local president of the CMA the Damascus warriors, who was helping set up the run, they all came on the radio show. Three days later I was at the Matt Maupin ride. There I saw Russ Clear , a mountain of a man and former trouble man give the sermon . I got to meet him afterward and invited him to be on the show . So as I write this I'm looking forward to Russ coming on the show in less than 24 hours.

I also picked up some literature at the Maupin ride from the epilesy foudation. From it I saw they were having a free program this past Tuesday which I attended . The program focused on tramatic epilepsy and mild traumatic brain injury , known to be the "signature" injury to veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr Kathleen Chard spoke about this and ptsd. Here's a great article that mentions her and post traumatic stress disorder.

I feel very blessed and enriched to have been at these events. It's a marvel to me that they have led me where they have. Some how I'm being led to see people with such heart , such soul, with much to give and much appreciation for living life.

You an go to all the Quaker Steak bike nights and the Harley nights and enjoy yourself and talk to some very nice people. But the character of the event is not the same as an event that's being thrown for a cause , a memory , a charity. The feel is different. I go , pitch my tent and offer to anyone interested the Ohio Mototcycle Bible a book I wrote called The Guide to Protecting Ohio Motorcyclists and Their Families, and my Watch for Motorcycle Bumper Stickers. So I'm their for business and pleasure. But it's just not the same as going to an event that's put on out of love.

I'll be looking for those "heart with soul" or "soul with heart" events. They feed a part of me that needs to be fed.

Cincinnati Biker Life Motorcycle Talk and Music

2011-06-23T17:07:00.000-07:00

The radio show Cincinnati Biker Life is poised to start its fourth episode this Friday. The show features special guests each week, music, safety tips, legal tips, upcoming events and the week that was.

The show seeks to shed light on the motorcycle community in Greater Cincinnati Ohio. People have prejudices against biker. This show seeks to dispel those myths as well as entertain the Greater Cincinnati biker community and non biker community alike. Additionally I like to announce the upcoming comminity motorcycle events.

I don't get overly technical on the show . My goal is to bring a fresh approach to the motorcycle community and have interesting and entertaining guests for part of the show. Since the program runs 2 hours there is ample opportunity to speak with one or two guests about who they are and what their motorcycle life is like.

However the show is not primarily a talk show as there is plenty of diverse music to enjoy. Just what is biker music? My definition is any music that anyone rides a motorcycle enjoys. I'm always open to requests and do not limit the genre of music I play.

The guest list is surprsing and eclectic. Although I tend to look for someone with a connection to motorcycling other that the fact they love to ride. That in and of itself qualifies you as a guest. So far the guest list has included three Cincinnati Chrome Divas, 2 veterans , one a former Navy seal and one a drill instuctor that have riden thousands of miles without mishap and the local presidnet of Rolling Thunder. This week features Harley Girl, an extraordinary lady motorcyclist and a Cincinnati judge.

Upcoming guest will hopefully include Reverand Robert Beagle the Biker Reverand, a Cincinnati motorcycle cop, a father of an autistic child putting together a ride for autism , and the owners of a motorcycle dealership and even a well known local Chiropracter that rides .

I wasn't born to follow . Were you?

I'd love to annonce your event , run, charity event. Just contact me at 621-2345 .
O yes the show is on WAIF FM Cicncinnati 88.3. Or you can go to www.waif883.org and stream it live on your computer . Friday from 12-2pm during the summer And now Thursday nights from 8PM -10. Or call me at the station at 749-1444. email at tony@castellilaw.com We are always looking for interesting guests. This is your show so please let me know what you would like to hear .

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Cincinnati Motorcycle Community Chrome Divas and More

2011-06-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

The Cincinnati motorcycle Community was treated to a fantastic weekend of charity events. I got a chance to go to two out of three that I knew of . There may have been more.

On Saturday I stopped by Tri Couny Harley where they were holding a fundraiser for Alicia Lang who suffers from cystic fibrosis. She in in need of a lung transplant as she only has 30% lung capacity. She requires a double lung transplant. Even after insurance pays there will be over $250,000 of bills to pay.

I got to hear this brave young lady thank the crowd for their support. The fundraiser was well attended . The band Prisoner donated their performance and there were many volunteers , a lot were from the local HOG chapter.

On Sunday I made it out to the Cincinnati Chrome Divas Bikini motorcycle - car wash for the fight against breast cancer. The Divas raise funds to support the Susan Komen foundation. These ladies washed motorcycles and cars from 1-6 non stop. I was amazed at how hard they worked and the detail they gave to each motorcycle and car. They also had some great bands and some friendly vendors including a tatoo artist.

I actually had my own booth with my free give away items , tire gauges , watch for motorcycle bumper stickers , and the Ohio Motorcycle Bible. I really enjoyed the opportunity to be there. Extra special was meeting many of the Divas such as Nichole , their founder, T Rex , the new president and Leggs, one of the founding members.

They had a bike contest that I got to be one of the judges with 3 places awarded . The bike I picked for first came in second. It was owned by Rory Wilson - Preacher. Preacher then officiated at a wedding service at the end of the charity event. Talk about an event that had everything, where everyone had a great time for a serious cause. This was it.

For those of you that asked about my ride here's a homemade video with a message.

O yes the one event I missed was the Iron Samaritans outreach at Washington park. I 'm sure they filled the bellies of many in need with some great food as well as providing a friendly supportive presence.

Cincinnati Motorcyclist Killed Police Lookig for Witnesses

2011-06-11T10:18:00.000-07:00

Sadly I saw in todays paper that a motorcyclist was killed and that the police are looking for witnesses. Call 513-352-2514 to contact them.

There were several troubling aspects to the very brief article. One was the headline that read: Motorcyclist Crashes, Is Struck by a Car. The implication is the motorcycle rider crashed and then was hit by the car inferring fault on the motorcyclist. However when you read the article it starts with .. "a motorcyclist was struck and killed by a motorist."

Then it says that the motorcycle was heading north on Este and the driver was heading south when the man on the motorcycle went down and was struck as the driver was making a left hand turn into the parking lot.

This then appears to be a car driver violating the motorcyclists right of way. But the headline shouts the wrong message. Violation of the Right of Way is often cause of motor vehicle motorcycle crashes.This occurs when a car driver is attempting to turn at an intersection or pulls from a stop street, into the path of an oncoming motorcycle rider and a crach accident results.

In passing it was noted that the motorcyclist had a helmet on and that alchohol was not an issue. I'm not even sure what to make of those comments , but I guess they are deemed important by the media and possibly by extension to the public. Of course Ohio is a non helmet state except for novices.

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident lawyer Anthony Castelli

Cincinnati Biker Life Radio Show By Cincinnati Motorcycle Attorney Anthony Castelli

2011-05-29T23:45:00.000-07:00

Cincinnati Biker life a Cincinnati motorcycle radio show by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli is set to debut on Friday June 3rd at 12pm. The two hour show will be an exciting blend of biker music and talk and interview.

The show will be on 88.3 FM WAIF Cincinnati. The show will run through the summer. What makes this show different from anything else on the local or even national scene is its emphasis on biker life particularly in Cincinnati.

I have been planning this show for 6 months. "Biker" music will be a staple, whatever that is. Any music I like is fair game , especially the songs that speak to freedom and living free. Everyone that rides a motorcycle could find themselves a topic of conversation. I have invited motorcycle groups to come on the whether traditional or non-traditional.

The show will seek to dispel some of the negative myths surrounding bikers by interviewing some of the greater Cincinnati motorcycle groups that dedicate themselves to charitable events.

Cincinnati motorcycle riders are invited to make this show their own and call in their upcoming events and make requests for music they care about.
On tap as guests are the Cincy Chrome Divas, The Patriot Guard, The Iron Samaritans, and Cincinnati Motorcycle cops. Hopefully their will be some local tatoo artists as well as master bike builders.

Come and enjoy Cincinnati biker life with Cincinnati Motorcycle attorney Anthony Castelli at 88.3 FM

The Ohio Motorcycle Bible Just Released to the Public

2011-05-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

The Ohio Motorcycle Bible was just released to the public. This book written by biker Ohio attorney Anthony Castelli has a wealth of information for the Ohio motorcycle riding community.

Here's part of a press release from Word Association the publisher.

n his new book for Ohio motorcyclists, The Ohio Motorcycle Bible, personal injury trial attorney Anthony Castelli gives motorcyclists an invaluable resource, covering everything from biker safety to biker insurance to biker clubs - as well as solid advice about what to do in case of an accident. As an experienced trial attorney and motorcycle rider, Anthony knows the unique risks motorcyclists face from other drivers and from big insurance. Anthony explains what steps to take to protect yourself financially, so that you can be prepared to overcome even the most serious motorcycle injury in the unfortunate event of a crash that is a result of the carelessness of another driver. Anthony exposes myths about motorcyclists. He exposes big insurance dirty tricks. Motorcyclists are not second-class citizens. They do great things because they are great people, from all walks of life. Anthony is tired of bikers not getting fair treatment just because they ride a motorcycle. This book is intended to help you, the motorcyclist, get justice.

You can buy the book at amazon.com

Or get your free download of the Ohio Motorcycle Bible here.

We are grateful to TWO WHEEL THUNDER for their interview and review of the book.

Anthony is happy to answer your questions an no charge . He will speak with you personally at 1-800-447-6549

The Ohio Motorcycle Bible Just Released to the Public

2011-05-28T17:25:00.001-07:00

The Ohio Motorcycle Bible was just released to the public. This book written by biker Ohio attorney Anthony Castelli has a wealth of information For the Ohio motorcycle riding community.

Here's part of a pres release from Word association the publisher.

n his new book for Ohio motorcyclists, The Ohio Motorcycle Bible, personal injury trial attorney Anthony Castelli gives motorcyclists an invaluable resource, covering everything from biker safety to biker insurance to biker clubs - as well as solid advice about what to do in case of an accident. As an experienced trial attorney and motorcycle rider, Anthony knows the unique risks motorcyclists face from other drivers and from big insurance. Anthony explains what steps to take to protect yourself financially, so that you can be prepared to overcome even the most serious motorcycle injury in the unfortunate event of a crash that is a result of the carelessness of another driver. Anthony exposes myths about motorcyclists. He exposes big insurance dirty tricks. Motorcyclists are not second-class citizens. They do great things because they are great people, from all walks of life. Anthony is tired of bikers not getting fair treatment just because they ride a motorcycle. This book is intended to help you, the motorcyclist, get justice.

You can buy the book at amazon.com

Or get your free download of the Ohio Motorcycle Bible here.

We are grateful to TWO WHEEL THUNDER for their interview and review of the book.

Cycle Safe Clermont County Abate Motorcycle Safety

2011-05-24T07:59:00.000-07:00

Abate of Clermont County on Saturday held an event called CycleSafe.
The idea was to promote motorcycle safety to riders and to the general public.

They had a great day . By 9:00 AM they were already putting up signs, cooking food and making ready for the 11 Am starting time. The had joint oaks vocational ride smart teachers there. They had the british bike club, the Miamai township fire and the local police motorcycle riders showing biking manuevers.

I was there as a vendor passing out motorcycle safety stuff. We had our Watch for Motorcycles Bumper Sticker , tire guages so you can perform T-Clocks (motorcycle bike check before you ride) . We also had hot off the presses the Ohio Motorcycle Bible which we were giving aways.

You can get this book at Amazon.com. Click here for the amazon link to the Ohio Motorcycle Bible - The Guide to Protecting Ohio Motorcyclists and Their Families or wait till it comes out as a free ebook download on my web site www.castellilaw.com

They also had some awesome stunt riders along with many other booths. I even renewed my old acquantance with Dick my motorcycle trainer.

I met a lot of great people one again. It was a great educational event and a lot of fun. Ken Howell th leader of the district and all his many volunteers did a great job.

by Cincinnati Motorcycle accident lawyer Anthony Castelli

Cincinnati Motorcycle Bike Blessing Can Prevent Accidents

2011-05-24T07:28:00.000-07:00

Recently I went to the Bike blessing held by the Iron Samaritans in Cincinnati Ohio. Although it was a rainy day the spirits were not dampened.

The comraderie was great. The band was great. The food was great. and Brad Johansen gave an inspiring talk.

Of course then everyone's bike was prayed over for the person of the rider to be safe for the year. Do these bike blessings really work ? Always the doubting Thomas I wondered.

No one there made any claim that they did or did not. No one there preached to me. They all just prayed for each other in the spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood.

Certainly there is a raising of the consciouness that one is riding with the protection of a Higher Power. What this does at least is brings home the fact that you still need to do the footwork. You need to stay up on your riding skills. Get proper training. And continue to learn about tips that could save your life.

A free ebook dowload will be available soon of the book The Ohio Motorcycle Bible at Cincinnati motorcycle practice injury attorney center of Anthony Castelli

Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Attends Harley Davidson and Gets a Surprise

2011-05-02T00:35:00.000-07:00

Cincinnati Motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Casteli attended the Harley
Davidson of Cincinnati open house. The weather was beautiful and the crowd was friendly.
Since May is motorcycle month I thought it would be a good way to promote motorcycle safety with our WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES bumper stickers.

We offer them to Ohio residents for free. We also got a chance to try out my new tent. My good friend Gary Strayhorn gave me a helping hand putting it up. Then my staff showed up with Heather covering the first part of the day. Ginger and Victoria covered the second half.

The surpise was Jimmy and Pat Kay brought my ride n roll dice run materials. The Ride n Roll Dice Run is an all summer event . People sign up to be sponsors which I did. Anyone that wants to enter the contest has to go to one of the sponsors locations and get there passport. There are close to 150 sponsors spread throughout Ohio. It costs nothing to enter.

All you do is roll the dice at every sponsor you go to so that you can get a high point total. The winner gets $5000.So the idea is to visit as many sponsors as possible and roll the dice. There are many other prizes you can win.

I welcome you to stop by to enter the contest. We are excited and looking forward to making many new biker friends . If you have any questions you can contact me at 1-800-447-6549 or go through our Ohio motorcycle accident practice center

Or visit us at the ohio motorcycle safety and injury help blog You can access the motorcycle garage from there for safety tips and videos. you can even build your own motorcycle and email it to a friend

Cincinnati Motorcycle Upcoming Events by Cincinnati Biker Lawyer

2011-04-25T18:08:00.000-07:00

May is motorcycle month. And motorcycle activities and events are getting underway. Cincinnati motorcyclists don't have to take a back seat to anyone. While some major events are planned up north, right here in our home town are some pretty cool motorcycle events.

This Saturday, April 30 the Cincinnati Chrome Divas are holding their annual golf outing. These lady bikers are really going to do it up in fine fashion. Get out there to support them. The event starts early. You can take that in and then head over to Harley Davidson of Cincinnati on Tennessee avenue.

They are having an open house from 11-6 pm. Prizoner is playing music and there's food and plenty of prizes. We are going to stop by and have plenty of WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLE free bumper stickers to give out.

Also April 30th is the warriors for children ride www.warriorsforthechildren.org It starts at Pegs Pub at 11:30 am.

On Sunday May 1 the Iron Samaritans are having their annual biker blessing.

McDonnell Commons Park
7451 Dawson Road
Madeira, OH

More Info Iron Samaritans 3rd Annual Bike Blessing - FREE
Registration will begin at 10:00 until Noon
Free Lunch at 1:00
Guest Speaker - Brad Johansen
Blessing at 3:00
Gateway Trucking safety display
Music by One80
Free ride, free food, and door prizes.
Family freindly event
Rain date May 15th

I'm sure I'm missing something. If you can't get out or just in the meantime check out the ohio motorcycle garage or the blog motorcycle safety awareness and injury help of Ohio

Free Medical and Dental Help for Bikers

2011-04-02T13:59:00.000-07:00

There is a way to get free medical and dental help to Bikers thanks to John (preacherman) Harris.In this economy this can be a Godsend. Bikers children are of course welcome.
John founded the Ohio Medical clinic for Bikers in Lexington Ohio. the clinic is open 12-4 on Saturdays and is located at 2770 Lexington avenue, Lexington, Ohio.

There is also several cities where free Dental clinics are available including Cincinnati, Ohio.These clinics are partnering with the Ohio Biker Medical Clinic In order to get dental treatment you need to cal John Harris at 1-419-610-1027 and he will coordinate you visit to the clinic.

John is also the Reverand at Covenant Church in Lexington. This clinic gets a lot of support from attorney Ralph Buss. In fact it was his article in Ridin On magazine that turned me on to this clinic. I immediately picked up the phone to find out the particulars from John Harris .

The clinic survives off donations from bikers and bikers groups. You can send your donation to
Ohio medical clinic pob 3166 lexington Ohio 44904. Again we see the biker spirit shining thru to help brother and sister bikers. The biker community is truly amazing . The general public needs to see just how much bikers give to one another . And if treated with respect bikers will be there in anyone's time of need . We don't discriminate. Look past our bikes , our clothes, our hair, our tatoos. Don't judge someone's insides by their outsides.

by Cincinnati Motorcycle accident Lawyer Anthony Castelli

Motorcycle Lane Splitting is Just Unsafe

2011-03-12T02:07:00.000-08:00

Motorcycle lane splitting is just plain unsafe. Please don't do it. The practice of motorcycle lane splitting is riding a motorcycle between lanes .It is only legal in the state of California.

Wikepedia give a good explanation and commentary on motorcycle lane splitting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane_splitting It clears up misconceptions. In particular the famous Hurt report does not sanction lane splitting as a way to reduce rear end collision with motorists.

Riding a motorcycle between two lanes and consequntly between two cars inches from either side of you is obviously foolhardy and is just asking for trouble.

As the photo shows, if you are in Bangcock and you decide to take a motorcycle taxi you are in for a side splitting and lane splitting death defying ride. It's really no joke. A motorcyclist is just asking for abuse and injury by lanes plitting.

For help with an Ohio motorcycle accident or just to get your questions answered check out the Cincinnati motorcycle practice center by attorney Anthony Castelli

Cincinnati Motorcycle Lawyer creates Ohio Motorcycle Garage

2011-02-06T20:47:00.000-08:00

You can learn many safety tips at the Ohio Motorcyle garage. This is a new interactive web site for bikers . You can go there to build your own bike and then email it to a friend. You can plan a road trip, join the motorcycle safety awarenesss and injury help of Ohio facebook group, watch motorcycle safety videos, learn about motorcycle insurance and much more.

Take a look at the ohio motorcycle garage for fun and safety tips that could save your life.

This is for bikers from all walks of life.

Cincinnati Attorney Joins the Road Guardians - Get Motorcyle Accident Training

2011-01-26T10:54:00.000-08:00

There is a great motorcycle safety group that teaches much more than first aid. In conjunction with Accident Scene Management, The Road Guardians have created a comprehensive motorcycle safety program. After reviewing their web site and the information I decided to join.

Right now I'm just a garden variety member but it gets me lots of benefits. Soon I hope to take their safety course and become a "CERTIFIED ROAD GUARDIAN" called an educational iron butt. Click here to check out the road guardians

I'm hoping that I can bring these people to Cincinnati and sponsor one of their programs.

You are also invited to go to me web site if you need legal help in Ohio from a Cincinnati motorcycle accident lawyer that rides

Call me today to get your questions answered 1-800-447-5439 for free

Motorcycle Riders Hurt or Killed by Drunk Cop should get Punitive Damages says Cincinnati Attorney

2011-01-08T00:52:00.000-08:00

This is a sad story of a drunk cop killing and injuring motorcyclists.
The families involved are suffering and are rightfully angry. The cop may get away with being drunk.

An Indianapolis police officer struck and killed a motorcyclist tested positive for alcohol at the time of the crash, police confirmed. Multiple sources close to the investigation told 6News that blood test results for Officer David Bisard show the officer registered a blood-alcohol level of 0.19 percent, more than twice the legal limit

Eric Wells, 30, was killed Friday morning when Bisard, who was on duty and responding to a call with his lights and sirens on, said he was unable to avoid striking two motorcycles at 56th Street and Brendon Way South Drive.

Witnesses said three motorcycles were stopped at the light and couldn't get out of the way in time. Kurt Weekly, 44 and Mary Mills, 47, both on the other bike that was hit, were in critical and stable condition at Methodist Hospital, respectively.

6News' Jack Rinehart received a text message from Marion County Prosecutor Carl Brizzi on Tuesday afternoon saying he was told by the crime lab that the officer was drunk, but that he won't see the report until Wednesday morning.

Police Chief Paul Ciesielski said in a statement that the investigation is ongoing.

In an interview with 6News Wednesday morning, Ciesielski said he's upset about the latest negative incident involving an Indianapolis officer.

"This was a shock to us. … I can tell you that this is being treated like any other person. The investigation is all above board," said Indianapolis Metro Police Chief Paul Ciesielski.

Police said Bisard is a nine-year veteran of the department. He and his K-9 partner were not seriously injured in the crash.

George Burt, 57, was the only motorcyclist involved in the incident to walk away from Friday's crash. He attended Wells' funeral Tuesday.
Burt was on the other motorcycle that was not hit by Bisard, investigators said. He watched as his friends were thrown to the ground.

"Now it makes sense. It wasn't making sense before," Burt said. "It made no sense. How could this happen?
Burt's emotions have swung from considering forgiveness to anger.
"This guy was drunk. This guy was a public servant. He wasn't supposed to be drunk," Burt said.

But it got even worse as the alchohol related charges were dropped because the police did not follow the correct procedures. Poor crash scene management and conflicting policies within the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department led to the botched investigation into the fatal crash involving Officer David Bisard, according to an internal affairs investigation.

Mayor Greg Ballard, Public Safety Director Frank Straub and Police Chief Paul Ciesielski held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to release details of the 47-page report by the department's Professional Standards Division, headed by Deputy Chief Valerie Cunningham.

Read Full Report

Cunningham outlined the events of Aug. 6, when police said Bisard was drunk on duty when he plowed into a group of motorcyclists stopped at a red light, killing one and severely injuring two others.

She said investigators found that Bisard marked on duty that morning, but was unaccounted for more than two hours before he voluntarily responded to help serve a warrant.

Cunningham said Bisard was operating with lights and sirens running, in violation of department policy, and was also sending and receiving messages not related to police business on laptop in his vehicle, also a violation of policy.

According to a statement Bisard made on the scene, he said he looked down, looked back up and hit his brakes but was unable to stop before hitting the motorcyclists, police said.

In a civil case the evidence still may be admissable. Also in Ohio you can sue for punitive damages (punishment damages) in addition to compensatory damages. Unfortunately punitive damages are not covered by insurance, but if the defendant has assets you can go after them.

Injured in Ohio by a drunk Driver call Cincinnati Motorcycle accident and personal injury attorney Anthony Castelli 1-800-447-6549 to get your questions answered

Ohio Motorcycle Laws Helmet requirements and other matters

2010-12-19T02:57:00.000-08:00

OHIO MOTORCYCLE LAWS

Road
Safety Helmet Required by law for novice riders,
required under age 18

State Funded Available for all eligible applicants -
Rider Ed required under age 18

Eye Protection Required by law unless equipped with windscreen

Daytime Use Modulating headlight permitted
of Headlight

Passenger Required if carrying a passenger
Seat

Passenger Required if carrying a passenger
Footrest

Passenger None
Age

Restriction
Helmet No Restrictions
Speakers

Periodic Required by law - random
Safety
Inspection

Mirror Left(L) One required by law
Right(R)

Radar No Restriction
Detector

Turn Signals Required if manufactured in 1968 and
after

Muffler Muffler required.

Maximum Counties and Townships may adopt
Sound Level regulations that establish Max A-
weighted sound level based on
measurement at a distance not less
than 50 feet from center line of travel
1)82dBA at 35 mph or less; 2)86dBA at more than 35 mph. (see : Ohio
Revised Code 4513.221 Local
regulation of passenger car and
motorcycle noise.)

State Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)
Insurance (12.5/25/7.5)
Requirements

Handlebar Maximum of 15" above seat
Height

Rider- Skill Test
Education
Waiver
Accept Yes

Motorcycle
Endorsement
From Other
States

Motorcycles § 4511.55. Riding bicycles;
operating motorcycles abreast Persons riding
two abreast bicycles or motorcycles upon a
in same lane roadway shall ride not more than two
abreast in a single lane, except on
paths or parts of roadways set aside
for the exclusive use of bicycles or
motorcycles.

Lane Splitting Not referenced in Administrative Code
or Statutes But do not do it in Ohio . you need to drive in Marked lanes

Motorcycle Group Iron Samaritans Feed the Homeless

2010-11-25T02:17:00.000-08:00

The Iron Samaritans, a motorcycle group, recently held a support the homeless under the 6th street viaduct. They had chairs set up so people could eat the food they provided in comfort. They had food for everyone. Plus they has clothes that the folks could pick up. I really enjoyed my time there. It was great to see Randy and Donna, husband and wife filled with joy for their outreach.

The homeless community is large but invisible. The Iron samaritans know them well. They minister to them on a regular basis.

Funny story. when I told my son where I was going he thought is was the biker group the Iron Horseman. You may be confused by the two names. This is the iron samaritans web site. You will see they are a "Christian group". But they do not push any religion on you.

Somewhat surprising was the attendance by the mc highwaymen. They have been in the news about their differences with the Iron horseman. But maybe it should not have been a surprise. The 'biker" community consists of all walks of life. Even the groups with the negative press support charitable events.

Don't be scared of us. Take time to get to know us. The bikers I know would give you the shirt off your back if you needed it.

By Cincinnati motorcycle accident injury lawyer Anthony Castelli

Wrongful death in Ohio What is a Life Worth by Cincinnati Lawyer Anthony Castelli

2010-10-17T21:41:00.000-07:00

Listen to this radio show Wrongful Death in Ohio What is a Life Worth by me Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney. wrongful-death-what-is-a-life-worth in Ohio

Sadly I have represented in the past and I currently represent the family of a motorcyclist killed by the fault of another. This is called a wrongful death and family members can seek compensation for their loss thru the civil justice system. Listen to my take on why jury verdicts are not that high. It seems property is valued more than life thanks to big insurance's propganda.

Sure money will not bring the deceased back, but it is the only thing society has to make up for not only the financial loss but the emotional loss due to a life cut short by someone's neglect. We are guaranteed life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This is the social contract we live by. If life is wrongfully taken justice moral fairness cries out for compensation to be paid. I guess we could go back to any eye for an eye. But what would that make us?

Call Cincinnati motorcycle lawyer Anthony Castelli to get your questions answered if you have lost a father spouse child as a result of the fault of another. 1-800-447-6549

7 Motorcycle Accident Safety Tips

2010-09-25T16:53:00.000-07:00

Here are 7 motorcycle accident safety tips in a video I created. Please watch and maybe you can learn or reinforce something that can save you.

You need to be trained properly. You need to be constantly vigilant. You can be doing everything right and some car can deicimate you. Defensive riding and skills to evade can make the difference .

By Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli I ride a motorcycle . Lots of attorneys that are so called biker lawyer do not even ride a motorcycle. Call me today to get the help you need 1-800-447-6549

Motorcycle Insurance 101 Buy Enough Coverage

2010-09-21T09:21:00.000-07:00

Ohio Motorcycle Insurance Explained

Bodily Injury & Property Damage Liability (BI/PD) - BI/PD covers you if you are at fault for an accident that injures another person or damages someone's property, up to the limits you select.

Comprehensive & Collision - This motorcycle insurance coverage pays to repair or replace your motorcycle if it's stolen or damaged in an accident, regardless of who is at fault. For each coverage, you select a deductible that you pay out of pocket. The insurance company pays for the remaining damage. So if you are at fault this pays for damage to your motorcycle.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) – When you are injured by the fault of another for an accident and that person does not have insurance or does not have enough insurance, UM/UIM will cover your injuries and damages that the at-fault party is legally liable for, such as medical treatment and lost wages and pain and suffering. They pay to the extent your policy exceeds the amount of the at fault party's insurance.

Medical Payments - MedPay covers the cost of necessary medical care you receive as the result of a motorcycle accident and can be used regardless of who is at fault. MedPay often is limited to medical treatment received within the first three years after an accident and is limited to a specific dollar amount. In some states, MedPay only applies after other medical insurance is exhausted.

Custom Parts & Equipment - When you purchase Comprehensive or Collision motorcycle insurance coverage, at least $3,000 of Accessory coverage for your custom parts and equipment is included in most states. Up to $30,000 of additional Accessory coverage can be purchased to cover custom parts that exceed the included value.

Roadside Assistance - If your motorcycle breaks down, Roadside Assistance will pay to tow it to the nearest qualified repair facility. Roadside Assistance also covers the necessary labor costs at the place of breakdown when your motorcycle or off-road vehicle is disabled.

Please Get Enough Coverage – You should at least buy liability coverage in the amount of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident. The same is true of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Do not buy the minimum limits in Ohio of $12,500 per person/$25,000 per accident/$7500 property damage. This will not protect your assets if you really hurt some one.

Also if you get this amount for underinsured/uninsured motorist you will at most have $12,500 of protection if an uninsured driver causes your injury. Even higher amounts of liability and uninsured/underinsured such as $250,000-$500,000 would be better. A single limits policy is a policy that pays the same amount per person as it does per accident. It depends on the insurance company if you can by this. I'd recommend single limits of $500,000.

By Cincinnati Motorcycle Accident Attorney Anthony Castelli to get help or answers to your questions you can call me at 1-800-447-6549

Top Ten Reasons To hire a Motorcycle Accident Attorney for your Serious injury

2010-09-20T00:29:00.000-07:00

Not everyone needs an attorney just because they were in an accident. In fact serious accident injury attorneys will only take a case where they can add significant value. Motorcycle accidents usually involve serious injury even if you are geared up. There are many reasons why you should consider consulting if not hiring a motorcycle accident attorney.

In this months RoadWheeler magazine I give quite a few reasons why its smart to hire a motorcycle attorney. Although no on can guarantee a result, insurance company documents state you are likely to get a higher settlement if you have an attorney. Why, because insurance will try to get away with paying you as little as possibe. If you are not guided by an attorney you are stuck with what they offer.

Watch this slide presentation to learn 10 reasons to hire an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.

Then pick up September's issue of Road wheeler or read it at their web site

By Cincinnati motorcycle injury attorney Anthony Castelli call 1-800-447-6549 today for the help you deserve

Cinicnnati Motorcycle Attorney Reviews New American Chopper

2010-08-18T10:01:00.000-07:00

The reivew of the new American Chopper is not the type of blog post we usually write here. But I thought you would enjoy a review of the series and this years first show. Let me give you some background.

American Chopper is a reality TV show about the company Orange County Choppers. The cast are the Teutul family; Paul Teutul Sr., his son Paul Jr., and Mikey.

Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul M. Teutul had a severe clash. This was explored on American Chopper last year. Father was having severe emotional and physical problems from the fights with his son.

Last year in Season 6 , Paul Sr. and son had a disagreement over the business agreement, which led to Paul Jr.’s departure from the company. After a brief reconciliation, Paul Jr. left the OCC for good to look into other things. In later episodes, Paul Jr. helped as a consultant at Orange County Choppers for a period of time.

Paul Teutul, Sr. claims he had a deal with his son, Paul M. Teutul, in which he could buy his son’s stock from the Orange County Choppers Holdings, Inc. motorcycle company.

Paul Sr. sent a letter to Paul Jr. exercising an alleged right to purchase Paul Jr.’s share of the stock he owns in Orange County Choppers since Paul Jr. no longer works there.
Paul Sr. apparently has filed the lawsuit to the Supreme Court of New York; He also filed a suit against Orange County Choppers, Inc., to force his son to give him the stock and damage

The new American Chopper, Senior vs. Jr. went on the air, with this fight still hanging in the air. Essentially if you like reality soap this is at least different than the boy meets a thousand women or vice versa.

The debut show, was interesting. The lawsuit is still ongoing. The family had not spoken for over a year, until just recently. Dad is heartbroken and wants his sons back. But needs their respect.
Jr. was buying or leasing a building for his new shop.

Here's a peak of the first show that was shown this year. motorcycle show American Chopper.

Here is a short of last years last episode.

Stay tuned for some more action and then you have the real bad boy biker show Sons of Anarchy coming in September.

By Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli. Call him to get your questions answered about Ohio bike law or your injury case. 1-800-447-6549

Cincinnati biker attorney Promotes Injury help

2010-07-07T04:29:00.000-07:00

If a fellow biker goes down wouldn't you like to know how to help immediately and maybe save a life. Or would you be like me and stand there frozen afraid I'd do more harm than good. Watch this video link on accident scene managemet program. Lets bring this program to Cincinnat. Let me know if you are interested in attending, or helping sponsor this program.

http://accidentscene.org/documents/TonyandVicki-HostaClass100.doc Here's what it takes to bring these folks to Cincinnati.

Face it when riding with our brothers and sisters we are first responders. Yes you can call 911 but wouldn't you like to make a difference before that.

by Cincinnati motorcycyle accident attorney . Anthony Rides a harley low rider and will gladly answer your question over the phone at no charge 1-800-447-6549

Motorcycle Accident Safety tip Going thru Gravel

2010-05-30T16:09:00.000-07:00

Going thru gravel can be hazardous to a motorcyclists' health. But sometimes you do not have any alternative. Here are some suggestions that should help to keep you upright.

The first thing to do is slow down before you get to the gravel . But be sure not to be on the brake when you hit the gravel.

Always approach the entry to gravel by heading straight into it; entering from a turn decreases traction. So make sure your font wheel is heading straight ahead.

Hold the knees around the tank as you enter – not in a “hang-on and ride” clutch but as a mechanism for stability. Let your knees work to keep your hips centered. Keep a light but firm grasp on the handlebars. If you can’t get away from a vice-like grip, try to keep your arms loose and flexible. The front wheel must have some play – not too much, but some – and if you don’t give it up, the wheel will take it anyway. The front wheel should do the negotiating, and it will “shimmy” just a bit, whether you like or not. Let it shimmy.

“Speed” on gravel is debated. Some experienced riders like a bit more speed. For most of us, too slow doesn’t work and too fast doesn’t work, either. Assume that “somewhat slow,” is better.

Braking techniques are the cause of most drops. Don’t use the front brake, in fact, don’t brake at all unless you must. In first gear, with no braking, there’s a much better chance of getting thru the gravel, upright and healthy.

Look where you want to go. Keep your head and eyes up - always. Looking down will take you down. Looking anywhere but where you want to go is a mistake.

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli. For more information check out his Cincinnati personal injury accident blog

Motorcycle Safety Tip Handling Turns

2010-05-25T10:42:00.000-07:00

Turning in A Curve Safely

The first thing to do is to prepare yourself before the turn. That means make sure you are not taking the turn to fast and lightly tap brake before entering a turn so anyone behind you knows you are there. You surely do not want to brake while the front wheel is turned as this could cause you to loose stability.

Most instructors teach the outside inside outside method and roll on the throttle.
This means start on the outside of the turn, helps visibility, then go inside then finsh back outside. Here is a link to a great article in negotiating a curve.

by Cincinnati motorcycle Attorney Anthony Castelli. He invites you to call for a no cost consultation if you have been injured by the fault of another 1-800-447-6549. Or you can go to his web site www.castellilaw.com for educational articles and videos about your rights if injured in Ohio

Motorcycle Accident safety tip - Countersteering

2010-04-18T23:40:00.000-07:00

Counter steering is counter intuitive. And for many its hard to explain and hard to understand. Bottom line it's useful if you have to swerve around something. This vidoe has a good explanation. Hopefully it will help you avoid a motorcycle accident.

So watch this video on Countersteering

By Cincinnati, Mason, Ohio motorcycle accident attorney

Ohio Motorcycle Helmet Law The Myth of No Helmet no Compensation

2010-03-10T03:29:00.000-08:00

This video by a Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney explains the motorcycle helmet law of Ohio. It also talks about not letting big insurance goad you into taking a lower settlement because you were injured in a motorcycle accident while not wearing a helmet.

If you have been injured by the fault of another do yourself a favor and consult with a Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney. tony will be glad to speak with you at no charge. Call 621-2345 or go to his website.

What To Do If You Are Injured in a Motorcycle Accident

2010-02-17T20:43:00.000-08:00

So you did everything you could to avoid being in an accident with a cager. But you did not count on someone rearending you while you were stopped at a light .

You now are facing medical bills and lost time from work with your ordinary bills still coming in. You have been seriously injured and the insurance company for the car driver that caused your injury is treating you poorly and questioning why you did not have a helmet on. You are up against their experienced adjustor whose job it is to pay you as little as possible .

Educate yourself about your rights and consult with a Cincinnati, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyer for no cost and no obligation. Take a look at these 5 videos about what you need to do, by motorcycle accident injury attorney Anthony Castelli.

1. How you can afford a motorcycle injury attorney

2. What motorcycle attorenys do and 9 reasons to hire one

3. The motorcycle helmet myth in Ohio

4. Attorney ratings hiring the best motorcycle attorney

5. Protect yourself with Underinsured motorist insurance

Then call Anthony today to get the help you need to get the compensation you deserve 1-800-447-6549 or go to his web site www.castellilaw.com

Free Motorcycle Safety Awareness bumper stickers

2010-02-14T16:57:00.000-08:00

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If anyone from Ohio would like a free bumper sticker like this, just send me your name and address. My hope is that drivers will see these and think about motorcycles and maybe we can prevent some Motorcycle accidents and injuries and save a life . That would really be grreat. You can email it through my web site http://www.castellilaw.com or leave it here in comments . Ride Safe Ride Free

Great illustration on Motorcycle safety tip

2010-02-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

This link shows a great safety tip in an obvious situation where a motorcyclist thinks they are safe but are not.http://www.msgroup.org/CASESTUDY1.aspx?num=5

Although I certaily diagree with the conclusion that this accident was caused by rider error. The cager clearly violated the biker's right of way. But it does point out that the more defensive driving bikers do, the better off they will be to aviod or prevent an accident when a driver fails to look twice to save a life.

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney . Call 621-2345 if you need help.

Motorcycle Accident Safety by the Marines

2010-01-27T19:29:00.000-08:00

The United States military became concerned about servicemen and women being injured in motorcycle Accidents. They tried to think outside of the box to protect veterans from motorcycle accident injury. Here is a great short video they created.

This blog was started by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli.
He will gladly answer any questions you have about Ohio motorcycle injury.

Motorcycle Injury Awareness for Car and Truck drivers

2010-01-09T07:07:00.000-08:00

5 Things Car drivers Should Think about Bikers

1. Driving while texting is impaired driving, if you kill somebdy it could be vehicular manslaughter.

2. Motorcycles because they are smaller are not as easily seen. Please check you blind spot twice.

3. Most motorcycle accidents occur when a drive turns in front of a motorcycle. Make sure you look effectivey and make sure the motorcycle is a safe distance back before you turn.

4. Because of its small size a motorcycle may seem to be moving faster than it really is. Don't assume all motorcyclists are speeders.

5 When a motorcycle is in motion, don't think of it as motorcycle; think of it as a person.

Motorcycle Accident Awareness of Ohio Help video

2010-01-07T19:49:00.000-08:00

Please watch this video especially if you are a car driver. The aim is to raise awareness to help lessen motorcycle accidents and injury especially in Ohio and everywhere.

Your attitude informs the way you drive a car. How much attention do you give to the fact that motorcycles are on the road with you and may be harder to see, especially if you don't consciously look for them or subconsciously fear or dislike motorcycle riders.

This video helps you get to know motorcycle riders, bikers if you will. most of them would give you the shirt off their backs.

by motorcycle safety awareness and injury help of Ohio

Motorcycle Safety Tips For When You Get Tailgaited

2010-01-03T08:27:00.000-08:00

If you ride a motorcycle you probably have been tailgated by a car or truck. It is scary , and dangerous. I represented a young lady who was riding on the back of a motorcycle and they made a slow gentle turn right into a gas station. The car driver following too close (tailgaiting) struck the rear of the bike almost severing my client's leg.

I doubt this could have been prevented since this was innatention on the car driver. But what is the best way to get an intentional or on intentinal car driver off a motorcyclist's back.

Every motorcycle rider knows , that a car or truck is always going to prevail in a car motorcycle accident. So your main objective as a biker and a motorcycle rider is to avoid collisions with cars at all cost, , even if you have to give way.

The first thing that you should do is to put your turn signal on, switch lanes, and get out of the way as fast as reasonably possible.

If you are on a one lane road, put on a right turn signal, and then tap your breaks to get the cars attention. In some cases this will cause the car to back off if they are simply not paying attention while driving.

If it is an intentional tailgater , this hopefully will not anger them because they will see that you are trying to get off of the road, and they will back off and give you time to pull over to let them pass. You should then try to pull off of the road at a place where is safe to do so and let the car pass. When the car passes, now you can resume your ride.

The reason you want to get out of the way, and let a tailgater pass you is plain; you don't want to be rearended, if you are forced to stop or slow down suddenly.
It is better to let them pass, and let it go. The number one reason is that you do not want to end up in the hospital or lose your life.

by Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli

Motorcycle Accident Safety Videos

2009-12-25T22:52:00.000-08:00

These motorcycle accident safety videos have some real impact.

This Motorcycle safety video directed at car drivers and bikers.

And a motorcycle video for fun Easy Rider and Born to be wild

Motorcycle Accident Safety Study Launched

2009-12-18T11:47:00.000-08:00

The Federal Highway Administration will start a new study to look into causes of motorcycle accidents. This will help develop procedures and strategies that can prevent or minimize these accidents.

The study will be conducted at the Oklahoma State University’s Transportation Center. This will be the first one in quite some time. The last such study was conducted in 1981, and resulted in the release of the Hurt Report. However, the findings of the Hurt Report and any effects they may have had on motorcycle safety, have begun to lose their impact in the nearly 30 years since the report was released. This can be seen in the steady increase in the rates of motorcycle accident fatalities across the country. Although the simple fact is more motorcyclists mean more accidents.

In 2008, approximately 5,300 motorcyclists were killed nationwide in these accidents, which is about 14 percent of all traffic accident fatalities that year. An estimated 177 of those fatalities occurred in Georgia. This was even as accident fatality rates in other groups, like automobile accidents and pedestrian accidents, showed a marked downward trend. According to the Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, motorcyclist fatalities increased by 150 percent between 1997 and 2008.

Interstingly this comes at a time when states are in financial trouble and the first thing to be cut is special funds such as those to promote motorcycle safety. Luckily in Ohio the attempt was foiled when the governor tried to raid high profile funds.

Motorcycle Recall of Harley Davidson

2009-12-17T19:41:00.000-08:00

Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 111,569 motorcycles manufactured between June 2008 and November 2009 due to the threat of a gas leak in the event of a front end accident.

The recall affects 2009 and 2010 tour bikes, including CVO Touring and Trike lines. These are some of Harley-Davidson's most expensive motorcycles the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated.

The NHTSA reports that in the event of a front end collision, the front fuel tanks mounts may bend and create conditions that lead to an explosion. However, the NHTSA did not say how many reports they've received of gas leaks or fires caused by this particular defect.

Motorcycles are popular with people from all walks of life. Theyhave become much safer than they used to be through better technology and new designs. As a result of the popularity of these bikes, more are on the road. Consequently, there is a greater chance for a motorcycle accident. The Harley-Davidson defect also increases the likelihood of injury or death.

Owners of Harley-Davidson motorcycles that may be part of the recall should take their bikes to a dealer who will install front braces designed to reduce mount distortion in the event of a front-end collision. This will be free of charge and begin around December 14.

Bikers of Ohio and other States Watch out for blackout tape in construction Zones

2009-12-14T05:12:00.001-08:00

Safety hazard for motorcyclists Beware

In construction zones there are often conflicting pavement markings. Often the state Department of transportation will cover over the old marking with "blackout tape". These tapes depending on the manufacturer degrade quick and quicker. They should only be used if at all for very short periods.

These tapes become very slick. They ought to be banded completely. If you are going south on Interstate 75 at mile marker 17 look to the left. You will see a cross. That's were at least six bikers went down until one was killed as a result of this blackout tape.

That's despite the state of Ohio and their own manuals warning about slipperry road hazards

Motorcycle Accident Injury compensation tip by Cincinnati Attorney

2009-12-12T19:08:00.000-08:00

Even with all the motorcycle accident awareness and riding skills it is inevitable, just as a car accident is for a cager, that a motorcycle rider will be injured as a result of a negligent motorist. This site also aims to provide information on what you should do in that instance.

Here are some tips from Cincinnati motorcycle accident attorney Anthony Castelli.

The first and formeost tip for bikers seriously injured in a motorcycle accident is to hire a great personal injury trial attorney. And if possible an attorney that has ridden.

Just as you seek the services of a medical specialist to put your body back together so should you seek a personal injury lawyer to help get your life back together. The most important thing to look for is personal injury trial experience. That way if the insurance company tries to get you to take a lowball offer your attorney will reject it and file your case in court and take it to trial if necessary.

If the attorney does not have trial experience then you may be forced to take a lowball offer or could end up with a less than optimum result.

Its also helpful if your attorney has ridden before.

Hiring an experienced motorcycle attorney, especially a lawyer that is a biker, will help the rapport and confidence level you feel about an attorney. Face it, most people want help from someone that they have a common bond with. Someone they feel comfortable talking to.

.A lawyer that has ridden motorcycles is likely to understand the aspect of how your maneuvered your bike and why even with the best riding you could not have avoided the accident.

.A biker attorney is not going to criticize you for not wearing a helmet if the law does not require it. In fact, he can mount defenses for you when the insurance company tries to low ball you because you were not wearing a helmet.

.A good lawyer brings with him a multitude of skills and a depth of knowledge. He’s likely dealt with hundreds, if not thousands of personal injury cases and therefore knows what needs to be done. A lawyer has experience in gathering evidence and negotiating with insurance companies. He will advise you on how much you can expect to get for your settlement (you probably have no idea do you?). Knowing what your case is worth is essential to negotiating.

Your personal injury lawyer will also negotiate with the insurance company. If you don’t know how to play the negotiation game then you’ll get eaten alive by the adjuster (the person working for the insurance company trying to get you to take the lowest settlement possible). The lawyer will have tons of experience negotiating and will not be intimidated by the adjuster. He knows how to handle them.

by Anthony Castelli Cincinnati Motorcycle injury Attorney for more info go to http://www.castellilaw.com or call Anthony at 1-800-447-6549 for the help you need to get the compensation you deserve

Best Safety tip Site for Motorcycle Accident Prevention

2009-12-12T18:42:00.000-08:00

Although motorcycle safety info is one of the most comprehensive sites on motorcycle accident prevention its wide range of topics is not just limited to motorcycle riding . Here is the link to the site http://www.motorcyclesafetyinfo.com/

But Jim davis's site http://www.msgroup.org
is the one I find to have the most comprehensive safety tips for motorcycle riders.

As an example his first two safety tips cover a lot of ground.

The first is a simple tip for the new rider on geting their bike home from the dealer. the second is preventing going over the "high side".

Here's Jim's tip on the maiden voyage.

Maiden Voyage
Getting it home from the dealership
By: James R. Davis

I'd like to address the issue of what a newbie has to confront when he buys his first motorcycle and has no more experience than successfully completing the beginner's MSF class (if that!).

What should he do to get that scoot home?

Well, first, he should ask his dealer to deliver it. If that fails?

If he has a friend who already rides he could ask that friend to ride it home for him. That makes a lot of sense and allows him to graduate his riding experience one step at a time instead of via 'immersion therapy'.

I know, many first time riders do not have friends who ride or the ones they do have are not exactly role models, so often their only alternative is to ride it themselves.

So, here are some thoughts for those people to consider ...

Get familiar with the instruments and controls while the bike is still in the dealer's possession - engine OFF. Sit on the saddle and practice lifting the bike off the side-stand, kicking it back out of the way, balancing (get a feel for heft) and then 'find' the side-stand and push it into place and LOCKED. Use your eyes to do this!!! Do not rely on the feel of it - especially before you lean the bike back onto the side-stand. Again, use your eyes to confirm that it is properly in place and locked there before you let the weight of the bike rest on it!!!!!!

Now squeeze both levers and 'work them' (in/out, in/out) - engine OFF - to get a feel for how much pressure your hands have to use (and get used to.) Honest, you may be a 250 pound Mr. America, but by the time you get home from your first ride your hands (especially the left one) will ache! That will quickly pass as the new demands you put on your muscles condition them.

Then, insure it's in neutral and the side-stand is UP then start that engine. Again, squeeze both levers and hold them HARD. NOTICE, PAY ATTENTION, BELIEVE that it is because you have BOTH levers squeezed that you are in complete control and not in any danger. NOTICE, PAY ATTENTION, BELIEVE that no matter what happens out there on the road if you don't know what to do next YOU CAN ALWAYS SQUEEZE BOTH LEVERS and get out of trouble (or at the very least, minimize it.)

The MSF used 250 cc bikes. They are TAME and easy to maneuver. Your scoot will almost certainly be more powerful and heavier. That means that the little 'muscle memory' you have developed will NOT BE APPROPRIATE!!! You must learn all over again - that is, you need to find out how much braking energy is required to stop without skidding, and you need to know EXACTLY WHERE YOUR FRICTION ZONE STARTS.

So, engine running, do the beginner's MSF exercise - ease the clutch lever out until it just enters that friction zone and the bike tries to move forward. Allow the bike to move forward slightly, then squeeze that clutch lever and then use your legs to pull the bike back to where it started. Again, and again until you KNOW where that friction zone is.

Now, remember that you can only steer at very slow speeds - like when you are leaving the dealer's parking lot - but that thereafter you can ONLY counter-steer. 'Push right, go right' gets stuck in your brain and from then on that's how you steer. If at any time the bike feels like it is 'fighting you', not 'wanting' to make the turn you want it to make, then it is time to say 'push right, go right' and BELIEVE IT because at that time you are fighting yourself, not the bike.

Slow speed control is almost entirely in the left hand (friction zone) - while riding in a straight line the clutch lever belongs fully released, but if you are in a slow speed turn the odds are good that you should be 'in the friction zone' and using it to control your speed, NOT YOUR THROTTLE.

Turn your head and check traffic with your EYES, not your mirrors!!! (They only tell you about danger, they do NOT tell you it is safe.)

Keep your eyes UP and away from your instruments while riding. Danger is primarily in front of you, not somewhere between the speedometer and tachometer. You will have lots of time to get familiar with your instruments later. This time all you want to do is control the scoot and avoid dangerous situations. Shift conservatively - do not let your engine 'scream at you' or lug.

Do not enjoy the scenery on the maiden voyage. Pay attention to traffic, signals, how the bike 'sounds', and how it reacts to throttle and brake usage.

Before you know it you will be putting the puppy in your garage - mission accomplished.

So don't play Mr bigshot and ride your new bike home if you are a new rider .

The other article is avoiding going over the "High Side" of the bike when you crash. I'll save that for another day.

Motorcycle Injury Accident Studies what do they Mean

2009-12-12T17:52:00.000-08:00

There have been many motorcycle injury accident studies. They can be used to support or refute the use of a motorcycle helmet, depending on who is interpreting the study.

My take is that its clear that motorcycle helmets can lessen and prevent motorcycle injuries at certain speeds. At high speeds there is some concern that they can add to neck injuries.

Below are links to some of the studies. The hurt study gets the widest coverage.

http://www.motorcyclesafetyinfo.com/hurt_study.html

Motorcycle accident in depth study

Motorcycle rider conspicuity and crash related injury

Traffic study Facts

The jonathon Goldstein study

Motorcycle Injury Safety Cincinnati Attorney Helmet survey

2009-12-12T05:40:00.000-08:00

Cincinnati Motorcycle Attorney Informal Helmet Injury survey

The debate rages. Motorcycle helmet law requirements or not . Do motorcycle helmets prevent injury. Can motorcycle helmets increase injury. My informal survey of motorcycle riders on the road in Cincinnati amd bikers suggest that over 1/2 wear motorcycle helmets.

Bikers in Ohio , over 18 that have been riding for a year are not rquired to wear helmets. Hooray for the freedom to be free to wear or not wear a helmet. But just take a look at the professional riders gear if you want real world testimony.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that motorcycle helmets can prevent much injury to the head and face. A full face helmet gives maximum protection. But it also can not prevent all injury.

Of course even with a helmet you still can be killed or seriously injured. So the emphasis must be on ACCIDENT PREVENTION, not just injury prevention.

By Cincinnati Motorcycle Injury attorney Anthony Castelli www.castellilaw.com for the help you need

Motorcycle Accident Safety Awareness Poster

2009-12-11T07:36:00.000-08:00

Motorcycle Accident Safety Myth Number One

2009-12-10T23:38:00.000-08:00

If You Are Going to Crash, Lay It Down

Some motorcycle riders think its better to lay their bike down when confronted with an imminent crash with a car. But many people disagree with this tactic. Here's why. You can scrub off much more speed before the collision and therefore be going slower at impact with effective braking than you will sliding down the road on your butt. And if you are still on the bike, you might get thrown over the car you collide with, avoiding an impact with your body. If you slide into a car while you are on the ground, you either have a hard stop against it or end up wedged under it.

The only events where being on the ground might leave you better off are: 1) on an elevated roadway where going over the guardrail will cause you to fall a long way, or 2) in that situation you see occasionally in movies, where the motorcyclist slides under a semi trailer without touching it. That's a good trick if the truck is moving.

The other tactic instead of laying the bike down or braking, is swerving out of harms way. In any event the best thing you can do is give plenty of room to other cars on the road, slow your speed as you approach an intersection, leave 3 seconds between you and any vehcle in front of you. And constantly scan for possible dangerous situations.

You may not agree with, not laying your bike down. But it is a scientific fact that you will stop faster by braking than by sliding on the ground. I certainly don't fault anyone who lays their bike down when a car violates the biker's right of way. Certainly no biker should be penalized for doing so.

If you are in an accident and are injured and the car driver's insurance company is trying to pay you less because you laid your bike down don't go for that.
by Cincinnati Ohio motorcycle injury attorney Anthony Castelli http://www.castellilaw.com

Motorcycle Riders From all Walks of Life

2009-12-10T23:12:00.000-08:00

Motorcycle Injury and Accident Prevention in Ohio and Everywhere

One starting point for Motorcycle accident prevention is the elimination of prejudice towards motorcycle riders. If non riders would take a minute to get to know a biker, they would find that most motorcycle riders are just ordinary people who like the hobby of motorcycle riding and the camaraderie of other bikers. Many motorcycle organizations sponsor charity events. This video is great to watch to help break down prejudice againts motorcycle riders.

Watch For Motorcycles

2009-12-10T22:28:00.000-08:00

Watch for Motorcycles is a simple statement. But if everyone would do it countless injuries would be prevented . As one facebook cause puts it look twice save a life. This video illustrates this point.