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Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents Posted on Apr 28, 2017 4:22pm PDT Motorcyclists have far less protection than the average motorist. There are no air bags or seat belts and the motorcyclist is not encased in protective steel and glass. There are only the clothes...
Harley Davidson Brake Failure
The U.S. government is investigating complaints from Harley Davidson riders who say their brakes have failed without warning. 43,000 motorcycles are affected. 2008-2011 Harley Davidsons with anti lock brakes are the concern according to the National Highway Traffic...
New Law for Motorcycle Riders Signed by Governor
New Law for Motorcycle Riders Signed by Governor Posted on Feb 26, 2016 3:45pm PST We have learned that the Governor has signed into law House Bill 4854 which waives the written test, and driving skills test for all motorcycle riders applying for a new...
Senate Bill 527 Proposed to Reinstate Helmet Law
Blog Home Senate Bill 527 Proposed to Reinstate Helmet Law Posted on Oct 9, 2015 4:42pm PDT On September 29 Senate Bill 527 was introduced by Senator Rebekah Warren (D-Ann Arbor) to require that all motorcyclists and passengers wear crash helmets while riding. As most...
Michigan Highway Voted Best Scenic Autumn Drive in the U.S.
M-22 Highway, near the Lake Michigan shoreline in the Northwest section of the state was voted by USA Today as the most scenic autumn drive in the nation. It's a 116 mile route along Lake Michigan that is absolutely breathtaking in the autumn according to the...
June 15 is Ride to Work Day!
The 24th annual Ride to Work Day will be on June 15. Historically, the number of riders on the road that day will be DOUBLE the usual amount. This is a great thing for bikers. The more the auto drivers see us on the roads, the more aware they are that we're out there,...
Motorcycle Deaths Down Since the No-Helmet Option Became Law
We've all read and heard all of the "gloom and doom" stories about how the death rate in motorcycle accidents was going to rise dramatically when the NO-HELMET option became law. Well, that appears to not be quite the case. According to the Michigan Traffic Crash...
ITS RIDING TIME!
ITS RIDING TIME! Posted on Apr 17, 2015 9:17am PDT I realize that we have all been cooped up in the arctic cold for many months. Our bikes are now coming out of the garage and we are finally back on the road. However this time of year is especially dangerous....
Michigan to Require Motorcycle Awareness Education for All Drivers
Michigan to Require Motorcycle Awareness Education for All Drivers Posted on Oct 8, 2014 2:37pm PDT Accidents involving motorcyclists and bicyclists are notoriously dangerous to the riders involved. Too many of these incidents are the result of negligence or...
Harley Davidson Issues Recall to Fix Clutches & Fuel Tanks
Harley Davidson Issues Recall to Fix Clutches & Fuel Tanks Posted on Sep 30, 2014 1:19pm PDT Harley Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 motorcycles from the 2014 model year. The motor bike manufacturer stated that the clutches may fail, causing stopped bikes...
Harley Davidson Issues Recall of 66,000 Bikes
Harley Davidson Issues Recall of 66,000 Bikes Posted on Aug 29, 2014 9:59am PDT Harley Davidson has announced a recall of more than 66,000 ABS brake equipped touring bikes. These are for the 2014 model year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Erik Buell Returns to Harley Davidson
The Worst Neighbor: State Farm Refuses to Pay
The Worst Neighbor: State Farm Refuses to Pay Posted on Jul 8, 2014 10:23am PDT A recent story (July 6, 2014) in the Oakland Press discusses a Centerline, MI man George Veness, 63, who is paralyzed and was riding his motorized electric scooter across a street...
Harley Davidson Dealer Steps Up To Help Our Troops
Harley Davidson Dealer Steps Up To Help Our Troops Posted on Jun 24, 2014 2:29pm PDT This is a letter Reiman's Harley-Davidson sent to a deployed soldier storing his ride at their shop: "Enclosed you will find the check you mailed to us regarding the account of...
BMW Issues “Do Not Ride” Notification for R 1200 RT Motorcycles
BMW Issues "Do Not Ride" Notification for R 1200 RT Motorcycles Posted on Jun 10, 2014 5:22pm PDT BMW Motorrad USA is issuing owners of the R 12000 RT 2013 motorcycles a "do not ride" warning until further notice. The R 1200 RT has a defective part which has...
Michigan Biker Law Hosts Harleys at the Dragway
Michigan Biker Law Hosts Harleys at the Dragway Posted on May 27, 2014 12:44pm PDT This last Friday, May 23, Michigan Biker Law hosted Harleys at the Drags at Milan Raceway. It was HUGE!! There had to be at least 1,000 people there. The event included drag...
Motorcycles Ride Free Across Lake Michigan
Motorcycles Ride Free Across Lake Michigan Posted on May 2, 2014 5:05pm PDT If you're going to Wisconsin or anywhere else across Lake Michigan, you'll be able to take your motorcycle on the Lake Express Ferry for NO CHARGE with a paid passenger fare if you go between...
Why Hire an Attorney from Michigan Biker Law?
Why Hire an Attorney from Michigan Biker Law? Posted on Apr 14, 2014 10:28am PDT Why is it important that you hire a lawyer from Michigan Biker Law if you are the victim in a motorcycle accident The entire legal team at the firm is made up of lawyers who ride. We are...
What If the At-Fault Party Doesn’t Have Any Insurance?
What If the At-Fault Party Doesn't Have Any Insurance? Posted on Mar 21, 2014 10:19am PDT There are a high percentage of drivers on Michigan streets and highways that are violating state law by not carrying insurance. Unfortunately, drivers who violate the law...
Three Steps You Should Take After a Motorcycle Accident
Three Steps You Should Take After a Motorcycle Accident Posted on Mar 12, 2014 9:18am PDT After a motorcycle accident, there are three urgent steps to take to protect your right to compensation. In cases in which another driver was at fault, which is the most...
Am I Required to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Michigan?
Am I Required to Wear a Motorcycle Helmet in Michigan? Posted on Mar 7, 2014 9:21am PST In 2012, the state of Michigan ended the mandatory use of motorcycle helmets, allowing motorcyclists to ride without a helmet under specific circumstances. The requirements...
Indian Motorcycle Company Offers Discount to Military Personnel
Indian Motorcycle Company Offers Discount to Military Personnel Posted on Feb 19, 2014 8:59am PST Thumbs up to Indian Motorcycle Company for their new program, "Honoring Heroes." This program extends $1,000 cash back to all U.S. Armed Forces personnel toward a...
Return of the Valkyrie
Return of the Valkyrie Posted on Jan 22, 2014 2:19pm PST Over the years, I have had many clients who rode Valkyries. Those who had them, or have them, love them. A very devoted following. Honda left a lot of riders very sad when they stopped making those bikes....
Huge Christmas for Our Clients
Huge Christmas for Our Clients Posted on Dec 20, 2013 5:10pm PST We have been very busy this year working on our clients claims after they have suffered injuries from negligent automobile drivers. Here are examples of settlements JUST THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON, for...
Michigan Bikers Association Opening West Michigan Office
Michigan Bikers Association Opening West Michigan Office Posted on Dec 13, 2013 2:41pm PST We are proud to announce that we are opening a new office in Grand Rapids. For many years we have represented injured bikers from the West Michigan area, with Grand...
Harley Davidson Goes Small
Harley Davidson Goes Small Posted on Nov 6, 2013 4:46pm PST We've all been reading about Harley Davidson's Project Rushmore that produced major changes in suspension, handling and electronics for the 2014 Harley Davidson's. What they didn't tell us was that...
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