He was driving his motorcycle on Hancock County’s Cass Township Road when he failed to round a curve.

The bike went onto the stony berm and then into a ditch. Tyson was thrown to the ground; he was not wearing a helmet.

Here are some tips from our Findlay, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers on how to dress safely for motorcycle rides:

• Wear a quality helmet and eye protection.
• Wear bright clothing and light-colored helmet.
• Wear leather or other thick, protective clothing.
• Choose long sleeves and pants, over-the-ankle boots and gloves.
• Remember-the only thing between you and the road is your clothing and protective gear.

Take for instance the 27-year-old male resident of Collins, Ohio who was driving a 1987 Honda CBR600 just south of Kelley Road in Oxford Township early one morning last month when he failed to make a curve and drove off the right side of the road.

He overturned his vehicle and was ejected from the motorcycle. Both the driver and the vehicle fell to rest on the west side of the road. The rider was not wearing a helmet and was taken by life-flight helicopter to a local emergency room where he was put in critical condition. At this time, no citations have been issued and the crash is still under investigation.

Our Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book outlines what you should do in the event of a motorcycle accident. Request your free copy by visiting www.OhioMotorcycleAccidentBook.com

Take for instance the accident that occured this past June, when a minor resident of Bowling Green was injured after being involved in a motorcycle accident in Webster Township.

The rider was driving a 2003 Honda XR650L and was traveling southbound near 19857 Anderson Rd. when it struck a dog that had run into the road. The driver of the motorcycle was wearing a safety helmet and was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to the local hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.

If you have been injured in an accident, contact our Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers today for a free consultation and complimentary copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book.

We are always sad to hear about tragic accidents that result in the loss of a life. Take for instance the 41-year-woman from Holland, Ohio who was killed when the motorcycle she was riding with her husband struck a car near the Central Avenue interchange to I-475 in Sylvania Township this year. Her husband was driving the motorcycle and was seriously hurt and taken to Toledo Hospital.

The couple was traveling eastbound on Central Avenue approaching the interchange about 11:05 p.m. on a Friday, when the westbound car failed to yield to the motorcycle and attempted to enter the interchange. They collided in the intersection and both of the motorcycle passengers were thrown off the motorcycle. The driver of the car was not hurt and no citations were issued, as the crash remains under investigation.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, you need information. Request your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book to learn your rights.

My father always told me “your word is your bond.” If you make a promise your reputation depends on keeping it.

As an attorney for the last 26 and a half years I have always tried to “under-promise and over-deliver” and keep my word.

I have changed that philosophy in the last year after learning from the teachings of Sid Friedman. Now I try to “promise a lot and deliver more.”

At our law firm we make it a policy to:

• Return all phone calls
• Listen to your problems and concerns
• Maximize your recovery
• Advise you of all your legal options
• Provide you with 25 more methods of customer service to show you the Boyk Difference

Currently 70 percent of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals from existing clients. Our Toledo, Ohio motorcycle accident law firm’s goal is to be your family’s legal resource for life.

• Apply effective mental strategies:
  • Constantly search the road for changing conditions. Use MSF’s Search, Evaluate, Execute strategy (SEE) to increase time and space safety margins
  • Give yourself space and time to respond to other motorists’ actions
  • Give other motorists time and space to respond to you
  • Use lane positioning to be seen; ride in the part of a lane where you are most visible
  • Watch for turning vehicles
  • Signal your next move in advance
  • Avoid weaving between lanes
  • Pretend you’re invisible, and ride extra defensively
  • Don’t ride when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
  • Know and follow the rules of the road, and stick to the speed limit

• Know your bike and how to use it:
  • Get formal training and take refresher courses
  • Practice. Develop your riding techniques before going into heavy traffic. Know how to handle your bike in conditions such as wet or sandy roads, high winds, and uneven surfaces

Our Toledo, Ohio motorcycle accident attorneys want to ensure you are informed of the best ways to keep yourself safe.

• Be visible:
  • Remember that motorists often have trouble seeing motorcycles and reacting in time
  • Make sure your headlight works and is on day and night
  • Use reflective strips or decals on your clothing and on your motorcycle
  • Be aware of the blind spots cars and trucks have
  • Flash your brake light when you are slowing down and before stopping
  • If a motorist doesn’t see you, don’t be afraid to use your horn

• Dress for safety:
  • Wear a quality helmet and eye protection
  • Wear bright clothing and a light-colored helmet
  • Wear leather or other thick, protective clothing
  • Choose long sleeves and pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves
    **Remember–the only thing between you and the road is your protective gear!

For more information, visit the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Web site at www.msf-usa.org.

In the multiple vehicle accidents, the driver of the other vehicle violated the motorcycle right-of-way and caused the accident in two-thirds of those accidents.

The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause of motorcycle accidents. The driver of the other vehicle involved in collision with the motorcycle did not see the motorcycle before the collision, or did not see the motorcycle until too late to avoid the collision.

Deliberate hostile action by a motorist against a motorcycle rider is a rare accident cause. The most frequent accident configuration is the motorcycle proceeding straight then the automobile makes a left turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle.

Intersections are the most likely place for the motorcycle accident, with the other vehicle violating the motorcycle right-of-way, and often violating traffic controls.

Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an Ohio motorcycle accident, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book to learn your rights. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we have six locations in northwest Ohio where we can meet with you – for free – to discuss your case.

Trying cases can be expensive because court reporters have to be hired to take depositions, those depositions have to be transcribed, medical records have to be ordered, expert witnesses such as doctors have to be consulted, exhibits have to be compiled, and court costs have to be paid. The attorney usually will cover those expenses because most people couldn’t come up with that much money. If the case settles or the client wins at trial, the lawyer is reimbursed for the expenses he incurred in handling the case. Again, this arrangement benefits the client. Our firm handled one case where the expenses alone were in the neighborhood of $100,000. If we hadn’t paid for those expenses, our client never would have been able to pursue his claim even though he had an excellent case.

When you meet with a lawyer, you will have to sign an agreement that spells out how the attorney will be compensated and how the expenses will be paid. Make sure that the contingency fee arrangement - typically 33 1/3 percent of the gross settlement or award - is clearly spelled out in the contract. Sometimes the fee is higher in particularly complicated litigation that has to go to trial. If you don’t feel comfortable with the contract, don’t sign it. You’re in control of the situation. If you have questions, make sure the lawyer answers them before you sign the document. You can walk away after the case starts, but the lawyer will be entitled to get paid for the time and expenses he’s incurred out of whatever settlement another lawyer obtains for you.

When the case is resolved, you will get a check that represents the award or settlement, minus the attorney’s fees and expenses. In some situations, the attorney could be entitled under the contract to more money than the client ultimately receives after expenses and medical bills are paid off, but that shouldn’t happen. The attorneys in our office cut their fees so the client always ends up with more money.

Call 800.637.8170 for your free copy of The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident.

People are understandably nervous about hiring a lawyer. Fear that it will cost too much stops some from consulting a Findlay, Ohio motorcycle accident attorney, especially when expenses may be adding up as a result of a recent accident. Accident victims, however, don’t pay their lawyer anything unless a settlement is reached or they win in a trial.

Most attorneys who represent Ohio motorcycle accident victims take what’s called a contingent fee, which means that the lawyer’s fee depends on his success in resolving the case. If you win your case or get a settlement, the lawyer takes a fee. If you lose at trial or the insurance company won’t settle, you don’t get anything, but you typically won’t owe the lawyer a fee. Usually, the lawyer takes one-third of the gross award or settlement. The arrangement works for both parties. The lawyer takes a risk that he’ll never get paid if the case bombs. The client gets to pursue his claim without having to come up with thousands of dollars in advance to cover a lawyer’s hourly billing. Without this arrangement, some people never would be able to bring a claim because they couldn’t afford it.

Trying cases can be expensive because court reporters have to be hired to take depositions, those depositions have to be transcribed, medical records have to be ordered, expert witnesses such as doctors have to be consulted, exhibits have to be compiled, and court costs have to be paid. The attorney usually will cover those expenses because most people couldn’t come up with that much money. If the case settles or the client wins at trial, the lawyer is reimbursed for the expenses he incurred in handling the case. Again, this arrangement benefits the client. Our firm handled one case where the expenses alone were in the neighborhood of $100,000. If we hadn’t paid for those expenses, our client never would have been able to pursue his claim even though he had an excellent case.

When you meet with a Sandusky, Ohio accident attorney, you will have to sign an agreement that spells out how the attorney will be compensated and how the expenses will be paid. Make sure that the contingency fee arrangement – typically 33 1/3 percent of the gross settlement or award – is clearly spelled out in the contract. Sometimes the fee is higher in particularly complicated litigation that has to go to trial. If you don’t feel comfortable with the contract, don’t sign it. You’re in control of the situation. If you have questions, make sure the lawyer answers them before you sign the document. You can walk away after the case starts, but the lawyer will be entitled to get paid for the time and expenses he’s incurred out of whatever settlement another lawyer obtains for you.

When the case is resolved, you will get a check that represents the award or settlement, minus the attorney’s fees and expenses. In some situations, the attorney could be entitled under the contract to more money than the client ultimately receives after expenses and medical bills are paid off, but that shouldn’t happen. The attorneys in our office cut their fees so the client always ends up with more money.

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