First time riding your Ohio motorcycle PART 2 | Findlay, Ohio motorcycle crash attorneys

Getting ready to ride a motorcycle for the first time can be overwhelming. That’s why www.msgroup.org has offered tips on what to do the first time you get out on the road. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC and the Motorcycle Safety Site recommend that you successfully complete the beginner’s MSF class before getting on your first [...]

First time riding your Ohio motorcycle PART 1 | Sandusky, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers

Getting ready to ride a motorcycle for the first time can be overwhelming. That’s why www.msgroup.org has offered tips on what to do the first time you get out on the road. Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC and the Motorcycle Safety Site recommend that you successfully complete the beginner’s MSF class before getting on your [...]

Tips for buying a new Ohio motorcycle | Toledo, Ohio accident attorneys

The NHTSA has created a list of tips to remember when purchasing your motorcycle:

A motorcycle should be selected for a comfortable fit and functional requirements
Select a motorcycle that fits. A motorcyclist should be able to touch the ground with both feet when astride the vehicle.
If you will be carrying a passenger, make sure the motorcycle [...]

Causes of motorcycle crashes in Ohio PART 2 | Ohio crash accident lawyer

Ohio motorcycle accidents are avoidable if you know what to do. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made a list of the causes of motorcycle crashes.
The causes of  many motorcycle crashes can be attributed to :

Lack of specific braking and cornering skills
Failure to follow speed limit

If you or someone you know has [...]

Causes of motorcycle crashes in Ohio PART 1 | Swanton, Ohio bike accident attorneys

Ohio motorcycle accidents are avoidable if you know what to do. That’s why the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has made a list of the causes of motorcycle crashes.
The causes of  many motorcycle crashes can be attributed to :

Lack of basic riding skills
Failure to appreciate the inherent operating characteristics
Failure to appreciate the limitations of the [...]

Tenth thing car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles | Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road. In order to keep our roads safer, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has come up with “Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles.”
10. When a motorcycle is in motion, don’t think of it as a motorcycle; think of it [...]

Ninth thing car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles | Findlay, Ohio motorcycle crash lawyers

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road. In order to keep our roads safer, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has come up with “Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles.”
9. Stopping distance for motorcycles is nearly the same as for cars, but slippery pavement makes stopping [...]

Eighth thing car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles | Findlay, Ohio bike crash attorneys

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road. In order to keep our roads safer, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has come up with “Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles.”
8. Maneuverability is one of a motorcycle’s better characteristics, especially at slower speeds and with good road [...]

Seventh thing car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles | Toledo, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road. In order to keep our roads safer, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has come up with “Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles.”
7. Motorcyclists often adjust position within a lane to be seen more easily and to minimize the [...]

Sixth thing car and truck drivers should know about motorcycles | Ohio bicycle accident attorneys

There are a lot more cars and trucks than motorcycles on the road. In order to keep our roads safer, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has come up with “Ten Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles.”
6. Turn signals on a motorcycle usually are not self-canceling, thus some riders, (especially beginners) sometimes forget [...]