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The average car, truck or SUV driver has any number of safety devices protecting them when they are out on the road. Seat restraint systems, airbags, and automatic communication with an emergency operator come as standard features for several makes and models of cars. Those of us who choose to ride motorcycles have much fewer options. Mike Imprevento is an avid biker and an attorney. He knows at first hand how accidents happen. He knows we don’t have seat belts, much less anything to keep us on our bikes in the event of an accident. We have to pay more attention to safety than people who drive cars. The great majority of us do all the right things; we obey the helmet laws, wear protective clothing, maintain our distances, and stay within the speed limits. Unfortunately, others don’t always exercise the same caution, and the results can be catastrophic. According to a recent study by Progressive Insurance, the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area is the second most dangerous place for motorcyclists in America. Our city has miles of highways filled with thousands of tourists and commercial vehicles who are making their way to our beaches and our ports. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 51% of all motorcycles involved in fatal crashes collided with another vehicle in motion. Insurance companies are well aware of the inherent dangers of riding a motorcycle. That’s why your premiums are so high, even if you have a flawless record of safe riding. While the insurers have no issues accepting monthly premiums, they can drag their feet when it comes to paying claims. It’s important to have someone on your side like the lawyers at Breit Drescher Imprevento & Walker who are familiar with insurance company tactics so you can get your medical bills paid recover lost wages, and get your bike repaired. The first step in getting your expenses paid and your life back on track is to take prompt action. Obtaining the services of experienced legal counsel as soon as possible can be the difference between waiting years for inadequate compensation or waiting months for a settlement that is reasonable and fair. Call us today at 757-622-6000 or email us and we’ll contact you within 24 hours to review your case, at no charge. If your accident resulted in a brain, spinal cord, or other serious injury, you can bet that the insurance companies will do all they can to avoid responsibility, even if you weren’t at fault. Tactics such as digging into your background, offering low ball settlements after long delays, and painting you as a careless and thrill-seeking biker are just some of the methods that insurers use to keep from living up to their obligations. At Breit Drescher Imprevento & Walker, we understand. We don’t just talk about bikes, we ride them. |
Motorcycle Manufacturer Recalls and Safety Alerts
Motorcycles are frequently the subject of recalls due to issues of design and manufacture (see www.nhtsa.gov for more details). Helmets, boots and other accessories have also been found to pose safety risks. Breit Drescher Imprevento & Walker helps riders and their families with all of these issues and we have successfully handled significant cases involving every manner of problem involving motorcycle design and manufacture, including the largest product liability case to ever be settled in Virginia.
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Motorcycle Injuries Even Worse If You’re “Un or Under-Insured”
Motorcycle riding provides a sense of freedom, adventure and connection with the outdoors that motorists seldom enjoy, but it also exposes riders to the possibility of serious injury. Unless you’re carrying adequate insurance, you could end up sustaining a staggering financial injury as well.
As motorcycle injury lawyers we see too many claims where riders were uninsured or underinsured. These cases are commonly known as “excess liability” cases. Often, judgments are entered against defendants for more than their policy limits, leaving them responsible for the remaining financial burden.
Here are some ways to protect yourself:
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Motorcycle Mania With Mike Imprevento
Mike’s radio show, Motorcycle Mania (Sundays from 11-1 EST on AM 850 WTAR) is always a combination of humor, talk, and just plain two-wheeled fun! As a biker and an attorney, Mike understands and loves the sport, but he also understands the need for safety consciousness. Mike recently covered the Suzuki White Lightning Nationals AMA Pro Road Racing series at the Virginia International Raceway in Aug 2010 and wanted to share these great interviews with some of the top names in motorcycle racing, including the winner of Daytona Sportbike Race 1 Bobby Fong.
New interviews with Mike Imprevento from the Red Bull Indianapolis Moto GP race. Two Americans – Ben Spies and Nicky Hayden qualified 1st and 3rd respectively at this historical event, demonstrating the impact of American riders in motorcycle racing’s premier event often dominated by Spanish and Italian riders. Breit, Drescher Imprevento and Walker will continue to bring you information on the world of motorcycling and what Mike learns on the road he brings to the courtroom to help motorcyclists.
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BP Claim Checks Still Not Sent
On August 5, 2010 Jeffrey Breit talked with Ed Schultz about the BP claims and documentation process. Still no date set on when the checks will deploy. Visit the link for the full interview.
http://www.bigeddieradio.com/videoblog/details.asp?BID=354
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$60 million for brain injured driver
Awarded: $60,000,000
Company held responsible for guest in company truck
Awarded: $27,000,000
$20 million award for severely burned boy stands
Awarded: $20,000,000
Accident victim wins $17.5 million verdict
Awarded: $17,500,000
You can follow Mike Imprevento on WTAR radio, 850 AM on Sundays from 11-1 EST and on our Facebook page.
