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 [...]
Not everyone who has been injured in a motorcycle accident can win an Ohio personal injury case. The person who causes the injury has to be deemed negligent, or at fault, under the law. Someone is at fault when it is his responsibility to act or behave in a certain way, but fails to and [...]
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.
2. Don’t rush to settle your claim quickly.
If you’re reading this because you [...]
5. Motorcycle injury lawyers know how to protect your rights
Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers help level the playing field between you and insurance companies. As we wrote earlier, insurance adjusters handle claims for a living. Naturally they have a tremendous advantage over most people when negotiating a settlement. This is true even if you are very [...]
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 missed, [...]
The issue of helmet use is controversial in Ohio and throughout the country. Some Ohio motorcycle riders feel they can hear and see better without a helmet, while others simply like letting their hair blow in the breeze. Many Ohio motorcyclists, though, don’t feel as safe or secure without a helmet. It’s an issue of [...]
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, 190 [...]
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.
3. Take charge [...]
Our office has been representing people who have been injured in Ohio motorcycle and car accidents for more than 26 years. We’ve also represented countless families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. We take a team approach to the cases we handle for families.
While some of the authors of this book have [...]
The risk of a car accident or motorcycle accident is higher for those riding bikes, since there is no barrier between the rider and the road. Motorcycle accidents also occur when drivers of motor vehicles do not see the motorcycles, especially at intersections, at night, or in blind spots.
Over 4,800 people in 2006 suffered wrongful death as [...]
