Cycle Safe Clermont County Abate Motorcycle Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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