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
Motorcycle Safety Awareness and Injury Help of Ohio is dedicated to promoting motorcycle safety among the general public and to bikers. If an Ohio biker is caused a personal injury in a motorcycle accident we can provide resources and legal help to the injured biker. Published by Cincinnati Ohio Motorcycle Attorney Anthony Castelli
Monday, April 25, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
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
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
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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
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
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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
Saturday, January 8, 2011
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.
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
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
Sunday, December 19, 2010
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
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
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Motorcycle Group Iron Samaritans Feed the Homeless
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
Sunday, October 17, 2010
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
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
Saturday, September 25, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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
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
Monday, September 20, 2010
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
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
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Cinicnnati Motorcycle Attorney Reviews New American Chopper
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
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
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Cincinnati biker attorney Promotes Injury help
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
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
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Motorcycle Accident Safety tip Going thru Gravel
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
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
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