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 [...]
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 [...]
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 other [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Would your family member be covered if you caused an Ohio motorcycle accident or the accidental Ohio wrongful death of a family member if they were a passenger on your motorcycle? Does your policy include an Intra-family exclusion?
The Intra-family exclusion is a clause stating the insurance company won’t pay for a family member’s death if [...]
Here are a few more tips for riding a motorcycle with a passenger on the back:
1. Always tell paseengers to keep their legs away from the muffler to avoid being burnt.
2. Passengers should not excessively move or talk while riding on the back of a motorcycle. Too much movement or talk can be distracting to [...]
Our Findlay, Ohio motorcycle accident lawyers urge motorcycle riders to always be careful on the road, especially if you have a passenger on the back of your bike.
Here are a few tips for motorcycle riders who ride with passengers, in order to prevent an Ohio motorcycle accident injury:
1. Never ride with a passenger on a [...]
License requirements
Temporary permit - Temporary permits may be obtained at an Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles’ licensing office. Applicants must take a written test and a vision test. The temporary permit is good for one year.
Motorcycle endorsement - To obtain a motorcycle endorsement or license, the rider must take an on-bike exam. The exam covers [...]
