Gary Poole Preparing to Get a Vintage Motorcycle So, you are looking for a vintage/antique/classic motorcycle. Maybe it is nostalgia; you had a particular motorcycle when you were younger, or it was your “dream bike” at the time. It could be that it’s the enjoyment of riding a vintage/antique/classic bike. Maybe you have a fairly new Harley-Davidson, … Read more
A few posts ago, I talked about what a motorcyclist should or should not do at the scene of the accident. One thing I pointed out was always call the police. In this post, I am going to go into more detail as to why you should call 911/the police if you are ever involved … Read more
In the last 2 posts, I discussed what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing after a motorcycle accident and while they are being initially treated in an emergency room. In this post, I will discuss what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing between the time they leave the hospital but before they contact a lawyer. … Read more
Medical Treatment After Motorcycle Accident In the last post I discussed what a motorcyclist should/should not consider doing at the scene of their accident. In this post, I will discuss the motorcyclist’s initial medical treatment after a motorcycle accident, and I am going to assume that the motorcyclist has been transported to the local emergency … Read more
Right after a motorcycle accident it is hard to know what to do. This motorcycle accident might be the first accident you have ever been involved in or the first in which you have ever been injured. As a motorcycle accident lawyer, I represent injured motorcycle riders across North Carolina regarding their claims with the … Read more
A while back I wrote a post about Harley-Davidson’s production of an all-electric motorcycle. In the post I quoted the President and Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson, Matt Levatich, from his Quarterly Earnings Conference Call. These types of calls are a way for companies to relay information to all interested parties, including institutional and individual investors. … Read more
I have had the privilege over the last number of years to get to know many of the members of Blue Knights NC II based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2009 I began sponsoring the Blue Knights NC II Officer Down Memorial Ride. The 13th Annual Blue Knights NC II Officer Down Memorial Ride … Read more
Honda Goldwing The Goldwing was introduced by Honda back in 1975. The 2018 model is the first Goldwing overhaul in almost a decade, and the reviews for the 2018 Goldwing have been universally positive. The Los Angeles Times review reported that “the 6th-generation machine is lighter, sportier, and more powerful. It handles better and gets … Read more
North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Here in North Carolina, we just concluded North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May) as promulgated by Governor Roy Cooper. Here is what the North Carolina Department of Transportation set out in its May 1, 2018, news release regarding Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Vehicle drivers can unintentionally become huge … Read more
Why Witnesses to Accidents are Important If unfortunately you are ever involved in a motorcycle accident, scooter accident, car accident, pedestrian accident, etc., your health/medical condition is the most important thing to keep in mind at the scene of the accident. If you are seriously injured in any type of motor vehicle accident, then … Read more