Boston Motorcycle Injury Lawyer Blog

The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) invites all riders to join them in their quest to cumulatively log millions of riding miles in one day on Monday, June 27h.

The annual H.O.G. event Million Mile Monday was first launched in 2008. It is held on the last Monday of June in an effort to bring together H.O.G. members in a day of riding for no specific purpose other than to celebrate the joy and freedom of the open road on a motorcycle.

Last year’s Million Mile Monday clocked in over 4,000,000 miles, and this year the club hopes to raise the total even higher.

So, whether you have a Harley or not, join in the fun and go out for a ride on June 27th. Every mile counts.

To record your miles, log into the H.O.G.’s online mileage accumulator at www.h-d.com/mmm, where a rolling odometer will record every mile logged by Million Mile Monday participants.

Once your ride is complete, a commemorative certificate of participation can be printed to display your mileage total for the day.

For more information about H.O.G. or Million Mile Monday, visit hog.com.

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Matthew Smith, 24, of Colrain was killed in a motorcycle collision with a stopped car on Route 2 in Shelburne early Sunday morning.

According to police, Smith was riding his motorcycle when he struck a Subaru Forrester which was stopped on the side of the road around 2 a.m. on Sunday.

The Subaru driver, a 23-year-old from North Pownal, Vt., was in the car when the accident occurred and suffered seriousl injury.

The driver, whose name was not released, was brought to Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield and later transferred to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

We offer our condolences to Matthew Smith’s family for their tragic loss.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

According to the NHTSA, over 85% of all motorcycle accident fatalities occur as a result of crashes with passenger vehicles. Almost always, about 97%, the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident is male.

NHTSA data also shows that more than 70% of motorcycle accidents happen during the peak riding season (May – October). In Massachusetts, there were 54 fatal motorcycle crashes in 2009.

If you have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident in Massachusetts due to someone’s negligence, you may have a legal right to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. Speak with a Boston motorcycle accident lawyer at the Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options.

Call 800-410-27569 for a FREE legal evaluation of your accident case.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was published. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

The Steel Horse Sisters Ride is this Sunday, June 12 in Norton, MA.

The 200 mile guided ride starts at 8:00 a.m. at Kevin’s Cycle, 187 W. Main Street in Norton. It will include rest stops and a lunch break at Brunell’s Marina and Dock Side Restaurant.

Riders can also enjoy a river boat cruise on the Lady Bea or just relax on the lawn by one of the Berkshire’s most beautiful rivers.

Registration fee is $5 per person. Food, gas and cruise are the responsibility of the rider.

The ride is sponsored by Steel Horse Sisters and will take back roads to Hadley.

For more information, visit www.steelhorsesisters.com. Steel Horse Sisters was formed to provide female motorcycle riders with the opportunity to get together and share their passion for motorcycles. Join them for a fun ride this weekend!!!

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An unidentified motorcyclist was critically injured in a crash last night around 8:00pm on I-91 North in Springfield. According to an article on MassLive.com, the biker reportedly somehow lost control of his motorcycle by Exit 10 on the highway and crashed, with the bike continuing forward for about 300 yards after the man fell off his motorcycle.

The unnamed biker remains hospitalized for treatment of his severe injuries. State police closed off all of the lanes heading north on the highway except for one while the investigation continued into the exact cause of the crash. All lanes were opened back up around 11:30pm that same evening.

Another motorcycle accident in the news recently has resulted in tragedy. Vincent Surprenant, 24, of Springfield died last week after succumbing to injuries sustained in a serious crash on May 25, when his motorcycle reportedly collided with another vehicle on Boston Road in Springfield around 8:00pm that night. After hitting the other vehicle, Surprenant then traveled approximately 100 more feet before coming to a rest. Authorities have reported that excessive speed appears to be a factor in the deadly crash.

Motorcycle Crash Statistics
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were roughly 106,000 motorcyclists in the U.S. involved in motorcycle accidents during 2009. In general, motorcyclists are about 8 times more likely to sustain serious injuries in accidents than other drivers or passengers in motor vehicles who are involved in similar accidents.

Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Crash in Massachusetts?
If you or someone you know has been seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident because of a reckless driver, call a Massachusetts motorcycle accidents attorney with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 800-410-2769.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.

Yesterday morning, about 500 motorcycles started their engines for a ride commemorating PFC Eric Currier, 21, a Marine who was killed while serving in Afghanistan on February 17, 2010. The hundreds of bikers started off their ride in memory of Currier from Coyle’s Roadhouse Tavern and continued up to Seabrook, N.H. for the half-day ride. Currier’s father and brother led the pack of bikers on the ride in his honor.

The ride was $20 for each biker to join and raised about $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, which is a non-profit advocacy group from Jacksonville, Florida, offering counseling, retreats, and job training for service members who are injured in the line of duty.

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Help support our soldiers and veterans by participating in the “Ride For Our Soldiers” this Sunday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m.

The motorcycle ride is sponsored by Holliston American Legion Post 47, and all proceeds will go to support the American Legion Care Package Program, Boys and Girls State Program, State Trooper Program, Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, and Bi-Annual Attribution to American and Coalition Forces Killed in Action.

• Location: The ride starts at VFW Post #47, 310 Woodland Street in Holliston.
• Registration: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The ride leaves at 11:30 am.
• Pre-Registration Fees: $15 for the rider and $10 for a passenger.
• Day-Of-The-Ride Registration Fees: $20 for the rider and $15 for a passenger ($35 total).

Food and music is included in the ride fee. The ride will have a stop at Point Breeze on Webster Lake before returning to Holliston for a barbeque and live music. For more information call (508) 881-3589.

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The 4th Annual Shannon’s Run is this Saturday, June 4th.

The ride, sponsored by Mass Moose On Bike & Shannon Lee Meara Foundation, will start at Woburn Sons of Italy at 11 a.m.

• Location: Woburn Sons of Italy 168 Lexington, Woburn.
• Registration: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Fees: $20 per person. Mass Moose On Bike members ride for $15.

The ride fee includes a cook-out and live music at the end of the ride.

Proceeds from the ride will benefit the Shannon Lee Meara Foundation.

Call (781) 933-1775 for additional information.

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Charbel Mouawad, 21, of Hudson died in a tragic motorcycle crash last Saturday night at about 10:00pm when he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and rode into a building on Main Street in Hudson. Mouawad was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment of his serious injuries, but he was later pronounced dead.

According to The Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Mouawad was riding his motorcycle in the parking lot located at 433 Main Street in Hudson that night when the bike suddenly sped up and went roughly 300 feet before crashing into the building.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the deadly crash. Our thoughts are with the Mouawad family during this difficult time.

U.S. Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 106,000 motorcyclists in the U.S. who were involved in motorcycle crashes over the course of 2009. Bikers are roughly 8 times more likely to be seriously injured in collisions than other drivers or occupants in vehicles who are in similar crashes.

Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Boston?
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident because of a reckless driver, call a Boston motorcycle accidents attorney with Kiley Law Group for a free case evaluation at 800-410-2769.

Roseanne Burke, 42, and her husband John Burke, 43, of South Yarmouth were riding their motorcycles in Orleans this past Sunday afternoon when 18-year-old Zachary Trautz of Eastham struck both Burke and her husband with his car. The motorcycle accident occurred around 12:30pm that afternoon near the intersection of Route 28 and Areys Lane.

According to The Cape Cod Times, Mr. Burke was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries and was released. Ms. Burke was rushed to a Boston area hospital with traumatic injuries. Her condition is currently unknown at this time. Trautz was reportedly cited by police for failing to yield to traffic that had the right of way.

Our thoughts go out to the Burke family for a speedy recovery.

Liability Issues
While officials continue to investigate, the driver could be found directly liable for the injuries that resulted in this serious motorcycle crash. In this type of situation, a motorcyclist may also have the option to file a claim with their own underinsured motorist coverage if the the at-fault driver does not carry adequate coverage.

Have You Been Seriously Injured in a Motorcycle Crash?
If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident because of a reckless driver, call a Massachusetts motorcycle accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group for your free case evaluation today at 800-410-2769.

DISCLAIMER: The Kiley Law Group is not representing any of the parties mentioned in this article at the time the article was posted. Our information source is cited within the article. If you were involved in this accident or a similar incident and have questions about your rights and legal options, call us at 800-410-2769, or another reputable law firm. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. Get a legal evaluation. We provide a free, confidential consultation to all not-at-fault persons named in this article and to their family members as well.