Personal Injury Law

Harley Davidson Loses a Trademark Lawsuit for the ?Sportster? Name In Mexico.

Posted on December 21, 2007
My friend Ed from Blawg Review sent me a link to a story which was written by Steve from Bikernewsonline.com. Steve has posted comments here on the Biker Law Blog in the past. He broke what I consider to be a major story. Apparently, Mexican Businessman Alberto Lenz has prevailed in a lawsuit against Harley Davidson for the ?Sportster? Trademark in Mexico after a four year battle...

After 27 Years, I have finally Quit Smoking Cigarettes!

Posted on December 18, 2007
** 1/10/08 Update: Day 30 No Smokie and a huge milestone! If I can do it- anyone can do it! On a cool evening in March, 1981, I arrived at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for Air Force Basic Training. At 17 years old, I was still basically a kid...

Are Our Motorcycles Causing Us Cancer?

Posted on December 14, 2007
I have read reports all over the internet about a book written by Dale Chipkar whose picture you can see on the left. As a matter of fact there are so many reports circulating around the Internet that I could not ignore it anymore and thought I would do a write up on the subject...

I Mounted a Portable Garmin GPS on my Motorcycle and in my Car; Here is a review!

Posted on December 09, 2007
Well I have managed to ride my motorcycle and drive my car for many years all over the nation using old fashion maps, printing out directions on Mapquest, and/or otherwise winging it; well no more, I have entered the 21st Century; I now use a GPS unit...

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Well here we go; State Legislatures are now going after Stunt Riding Sport Motorcycle Riders; The Problem is that all Bikers and Motorcyclist could be Dinged by New Laws!

Posted on December 03, 2007
The State of Florida has proposed a new law HB137 2008, which is geared specifically towards bikers and motorcyclist. I will call it the Florida Reckless Motorcycle Law. The gist of the new law is that if a law enforcement officer charges a person with reckless driving, or driving 30mph over the speed limit, and who was riding a motorcycle at the time, the officer must arrest the rider, take him or her into custody, and seize the motorcycle, which will be subject to forfeiture under Florida's Contraband Forfeiture Act...

The Legend Evel Knievel has Passed at the age of 69; Rest In Peace.

Posted on December 01, 2007
The legendary biker and daredevil Evel Knievel has died at the age of 69. I remember as a kid watching him jump his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and watching him crash as well. I remember his signature Star Spangled leather jump suits, and the impression he made on me...

BIKER LAW BLOG PICKED AS ONE OF THE ABA JOURNAL?S BLAWG 100.

Posted on November 29, 2007
Editors of the ABA Journal today announced they have selected The Biker Law Blog as one of the top 100 best websites by lawyers, for lawyers. The Biker Law Blog is authored by California Motorcycle Accident and Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez. ?Lawyers nationwide are using the power of the Internet to educate the public about developments in the law, market their practices and attract new clients,? says Edward A...

Harley Davidson King Tour Pak / Premium Luggage Rack / Lock Kit for Tour Pak / Detachable Tour Pak Bracket / Pillow Passenger Backrest Pad for Tour Pak, and more; Installation and Review!

Posted on November 27, 2007
Between July 13, 2007, and July 14, 2007, I finally got around to installing a Harley Davidson King Tour Pak with all the goodies, on my Electra Glide. The following is a review of the installation, some pictures, and my review. First off, I wanted to add a King Tour Pak to my Electra Glide for added luggage space for long trips which I take quite often, and I wanted the Tour Pak to be detachable so that I can use my standard Harley Davidson detachable backrest and luggage rack for local rides...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Biker Law Blog!

Posted on November 22, 2007
Well it is that time of year again; the holiday season. Thanksgiving is a time to get together with your family and friends to share a traditional Thanksgiving Turkey feast, and to give thanks for all that this great nation has given us. I would like to wish all of the readers of the Biker Lawyer Blog a happy Thanksgiving...

Imagine, a Brand New Street Legal Motorcycle for under $1,368.99!

Posted on November 20, 2007
*** 12/4/07 UPDATE SEE BELOW! I was going through the ads of the Sunday Paper and I came across what seemed like an unbelievable deal for a brand new street legal motorcycle. The motorcycle is called the Phoenix 250cc Street Motorcycle by Baja Motorsports...

Do not ride your Motorcycle in the State of California without having mandatory minimum Liability Insurance! Check your Insurance People, This is becoming Ridicules!

Posted on November 17, 2007
I have had a run of bikers who have had motorcycle accidents call me lately that do not even have basic liability insurance. I am not talking about the type of insurance that will cover your motorcycle in case of an accident for your own property damage...

The Fine Art of Lane Splitting While Riding Your Motorcycle in California. Commuting to Work safely!

Posted on November 15, 2007
Although I am a biker lawyer, I try to ride my motorcycle as much as possible when I do not have to be in Court, especially now that gas prices are through the roof. Bumper to bumper traffic here in Southern California is another incentive to commute on my Harley Davidson motorcycle as well...

I am Blogging about Motorcycle Law, Motorcycle Safety, and Biker Stuff Again! It is about time Right?

Posted on November 13, 2007
Well as many of you probably already know, I have been on a bit of a hiatus with respect to posting articles on the Biker Law Blog. I can assure you that I wanted to keep posting Motorcycle and Biker related articles on a daily basis but sometimes circumstances intervene that are beyond our control, which is what has happened in my case...

Veterans Day 2008/ Remember the Vets!

Posted on November 12, 2007
Last year I wrote a Veterans Day salute which you can read by Clicking Here Now. I have recently read newspaper reports, and watched news programs that report 1 out of every 4 Veterans of the United States armed forces are homeless. If this is in fact true it is utterly appalling to me that 25% of those who have served are living on the streets without a place to call home...

You Must Keep Yourself Hydrated while riding your motorcycle in This Hot Weather!

Posted on August 17, 2007
Even though it is almost the end of summer, it is scorching hot all over the country. The heat can lead to heat stroke or even death. The last thing you want to do is have a heat stroke while riding your motorcycle for obvious reasons. When you are riding your motorcycle in very hot weather you dehydrate more than if you are in a car or just sitting around, lack of hydration and proper motorcycle riding attire in the heat can lead to you having a heat stroke...

It looks like Anaheim, California is the latest California City to go after Bikers for loud pipes!

Posted on August 15, 2007
It looks like Anaheim, California is the latest California City to go after Bikers for loud pipes! Well here we go again. Rather than using law enforcement resources to go after criminals, drunk drivers, and the like, another California City is instead going after bikers with loud pipes...

Certain towns in Southern California are starting to crack down on loud pipes!

Posted on August 07, 2007
It looks like the loud pipe crackdown is starting to spread across the nation. I have written articles about Malibu, California, and Denver, Colorado cracking down on loud pipes. I have now heard reports from people calling my office that certain cities in the Inland Empire are starting to crack down on loud pipes as well...

This Summer Riding Season is turning out to be a Real Meat Grinder!

Posted on July 24, 2007
I am always preaching about motorcycle safety to everyone I know. I have written many articles on motorcycle safety here on the Biker Law Blog. This summer is turning out to be the absolute worst motorcycle accident season that I have ever seen as a biker...

I hear a rumor that a lawyer is challenging the Denver Noise Ordinance.

Posted on July 19, 2007
I have been reading articles all over the internet about a lawyer who is challenging the Denver noise ordinance on the basis that Police Motorcycles that are Harley Davidson?s do not meet Denver?s 80 decibel noise standard, therefore the law as enacted is arbitrary and unduly broad...

Hundreds of Motorcyclist Stop Traffic on July 14, 2007 to perform Dangerous Stunts on Major Southern California Freeways?

Posted on July 16, 2007
**** Update July 16, 2007, 2:55pm P.S.T. - We have Video of the Event! See Below. When I received word of the newspaper article I am referencing in this article, and read the article, I basically did not believe the story. There is a link to the article at the bottom of my opinion editorial...

Hollister Independence Day Motorcycle Rally, 2007; a Nightmare!

Posted on July 11, 2007
This is not your usual ride report from me. I was unable to ride to the newly revamped Hollister Motorcycle Rally this year; thank god. This ride report is a first hand account of the rally from a very good friend of mine who rode to the rally for the first time, with his old lady...

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