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 [...]
The results of a study done by the University of Southern California about motorcycle accidents had been posted on motorcycle-accidents.com. Here are some of the facts: Any effect of motorcycle color on accident involvement is not determinable from these data, but is expected to be insignificant because the frontal surfaces are most often presented to the [...]
1. Missing crucial deadlines can destroy your motorcycle injury case In any Ohio accident case, the injured person needs to understand that there are important deadlines that cannot be missed. The most crucial deadline is the date by which a lawsuit must be filed, which is called the statute of limitations. If this deadline is [...]
At Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC, we believe that our job is to: 1. Provide clients with all their legal options along with our analysis about how the case should be approached. 2. Develop strategies to maximize the recovery for injured Ohio motorcycle riders or grieving family members who may find themselves struggling financially. [...]
The allure of hitting the open road on a motorcycle isn’t just the stuff of Hollywood movies. Riding is fun and exciting. But anyone who has ridden knows it’s undeniably dangerous. Bikers know there’s a risk every time they roll out of their driveways, often from the actions of car and truck drivers. In 2007, [...]
Purchasing an umbrella policy also makes sense for those who ride. Umbrella policies often provide $1 million or more in coverage that kicks in if your other policy limits are exhausted. We know of one motorcyclist who sustained life-altering injuries when a woefully underinsured driver struck him when he was taking his annual pleasure ride [...]
Here are some facts taken from motorcycle-accidents.com. This study was done by the University of Southern California in which they studied 900 motorcycle accidents and of the factors that were involved. FMVSS 218 provides a high level of protection in traffic accidents, and needs modification only to increase coverage at the back of the head [...]
Consumer Reports recently posted an article about the rise in motorcycle fatalities and also about the fact that supersport motorcycles have been found to be the most dangerous type of motorcycle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), motorcycle fatalities have doubled in the past 10 years reaching 4,810. And although these deaths have [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve been injured in an Ohio motorcycle accident, the initial steps you take can make a big difference to the outcome of your case. We’ve compiled ten tips to help you avoid insurance company traps and receive fair compensation for your injuries. 8. Don’t hide information from your lawyer. This tip goes hand-in-hand with our [...]
