What Causes Motorcycle Accidents
If you've ever been involved in a motorcycle accident, you've probably been left wondering what caused the wreck. Although the details are still unknown, one thing is for sure: these accidents can have a devastating impact on your life. If you're injured in a crash,...
Modern Motorcycle Features That Make Riding More Comfortable and Safer
Whether you're interested in a cruiser or a sport touring motorcycle, you will find modern motorcycle features that can make your ride more comfortable and safer. But don't be fooled into thinking that these upgrades are just for show. There are some safety features...
Inspiration for you on July 5, 2025 from Motorcycle Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez
Life throws curves. Lean with it — but don’t ever let go of the throttle. As riders and as people, we all face moments that test us. Pain, struggle, loss, even fear. But like any good ride, the key is to stay balanced, stay alert, and keep moving forward. You don’t...
How to safely ride a motorcycle in turns, by California Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez
When riding a motorcycle, riding in a turn is an important skill to master. If you have ever had a car accident, you know how frightening it is to hit an object when turning. But if you are on a motorcycle, you will have to learn how to safely ride a motorcycle in...
What kind of gear should you wear when riding a motorcycle?
Depending on the climate where you live, you may be asking yourself, what kind of gear should you wear while riding a motorcycle? The truth is that you should be protected from the elements in a variety of ways, and your motorcycle gear is an important part of that....
Biker and Motorcycle Law
The Laughlin River Run 2013, a Good Time for Most
I attended the Laughlin River Run 2013 this year as I do most years. The Laughlin River Run is billed as the largest motorcycle and biker rally on the west coast. This year’s motorcycle rally was different than most past years rallies because the turnout appeared to...
The California Highway Patrol gets ready to Roust Bikers as Angeles Crest Highway Re-Opens Today
As the California State Department of Transportation is poised Friday to re-open Angeles Crest Highway, a curvy mountain road beloved by bikers, the CHP will step up enforcement. The Crest's sweeping turns and steep cliffs demand motorcyclists navigate the road with...
A Letter from a Friend of Motorcycle Rider Sandy Desoto Who was Killed on Her Motorcycle
I received the following letter via the Biker Law Blog contact page from a friend of Sandy Desoto on May 19, 2011. I am going to publish the entire letter below unedited, and then I will comment below. -----Original Message----- From: Nobody [mailto:xxxxxxxxxx] On...
Motorcycle Safety
Best Motorcycle Rides in California
When planning a motorcycle trip to California, there are several options to choose from. These options range from riding on the Pacific Coast Highway, to traveling through the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, to riding on the infamous Malibu Canyon Road. But how do you...
Had a close call on the freeway with road debris yesterday
Yesterday, Sunday, January 13, 2013, I rode my motorcycle from Palmdale, CA to Huntington Beach, CA as the first part of my move to Huntington Beach, CA. Since I am moving this Sunday, January 20, 2013 to Huntington Beach a distance of approximately 100 miles, and I...
The Final leg of my Epic around the Nation RV Trip, From Greybull, WY to Yellowstone, to Salt Lake City, UT, to Las Vegas to Home. August 30, 2012 – September 6, 2012, 8600 miles total.
Although I am writing this article on December 19, 2012, I actually returned home from my epic around the nation RV trip on September 6, 2012. Being gone almost two months, driving approximately 8600 miles not including the hundreds of miles I rode on the motorcycle...
In The Wind
Indian Motorcycle of Orange, “F” Rating. The worst motorcycle dealership ever, do business there at your own risk.
I have ridden motorcycles over 40 years in my life. I have dealt with all types of dealerships from all manufacturers, this includes motorcycles, and cars. The absolute worst motorcycle dealership, or for that matter any dealership I have ever dealt with is Indian...
The Sturgis motorcycle Rally 2018, a great time.
If you are a reader of the Biker Law Blog, you know that I attend the Sturgis motorcycle rally, in Sturgis South Dakota, every year. This year was no different. I actually was contemplating not going this year, because the last 2 years of the rally have had a sharp...
Biker Lawyer Norman Gregory Fernandez at Sturgis and Yellowstone Video, 2017
Here is my yearly video slideshow from Sturgis and Yellowstone, 2017. 2018 here we come....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnoNCKc9p_g&t=58s Motorcycle Accident Attorney Norman Gregory Fernandez, March, 2018
Drunk Driving and Your Health: What Are The Real Risks
This is a guest post from law writer Sabrina Wright. You’re used to driving late at night, even if you’ve had drinks with your friends. This has been your routine for years. No matter how drunk you are, you would always choose to drive home because, for you, you’d...
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I Will be on KCBS News Tonight (Changed to Thursday, 7/18/13, at 11pm)
*** Due to the news being preempted by Travon Martin rioters last night, this news piece will now be aired on Thursday, 7/18/13 at 11pm. Hello Biker Law Blog readers. I will be on KCBS News on Channel 2 tonight at 11pm. They did a motorcycle related piece featuring me...
The birth of a Custom Enclosed Motorcycle Trailer Part 1
As part of my thousands of miles of travel each year to various motorcycle rallies all over the nation, I have come to the conclusion that for motorcycle rallies of great distance up to and including 1000 miles or more each way, it is not practical to ride my...
The Great Biker Rag Sex Debate
It seems that a bunch of conservative nut jobs are writing in to Biker and Motorcycle Magazines complaining about beautiful sexy women strutting their stuff next to motorcycles in the various biker and motorcycle related magazines that are on news stands. Where the...
Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, 2013
I woke up today after playing ping pong for hours last night at my law partner’s house in Laguna. I went out onto my master suite patio and had a cigar. I watched as the participants in the Huntington Beach Independence day parade, got ready to start the parade on my...
Planning a trip to the greatest motorcycle rally in the world; Sturgis 2013
This year I am planning to go to the Sturgis 2013 motorcycle rally, in Sturgis, SD, for one hell of a time. The one way distance to the rally from my home will be approximately 1500 miles, round trip approximately 3000 miles. You may remember last year I took an epic...
A Review of the Trinity 3-Rail Motorcycle Trailer
This review is long overdue, I am now finally able to share it. Last year in July 2012 I purchased a Trinity 3-Rail Motorcycle Trailer from Theusatrailerstore.com . You see I have never trailered any of my bikes ever, but when I planned my epic around the country...
A little motorcycle ride from Irvine, CA to Huntington Beach, CA
This little video shows me riding from Irvine, CA to Huntington Beach, CA by way of Pacific Coast Highway. I ride this way home every day. I go from Irvine, to Newport Beach, to Huntington Beach. Notice the cigar 🙂 The video cuts off just as I turn from PCH to Main...
A Story for CBS News and KCAL 9 News
For the past couple of weeks I have been talking to a news producer over at CBS News and KCAL 9 news about my being interviewed and doing some action shots on my motorcycle. The gist of the story involves my crashing into road debris which you can read about by...
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Videos
A Little Ride Video to Las Vegas
In December 2009, I took a little ride to Las Vegas. I was supposed to meet up with some friends along the way, but I ended up not meeting up with them until we got to Nevada. Now I know some of you cannot ride in December due to snow and weather. Well here on the...
Lucky to be alive after the Laughlin River Run 2010; however, we still had a good time!
See Videos Below Well the title says it all, my wife and I owe our lives to god after this years Laughlin River Run. I will explain below. If you did not know it, it is said that the Laughlin River Run is the largest motorcycle rally in the western United States, and...
The Yuma Prison Run 2010; a Great Time
*** 4/21/10 Update - See the Short Video Below! Living in Southern California we are blessed with year round riding. However, when April comes along there are several west coast biker rallies that take place every year. The Yuma Prison Run is one of those rallies....
Personal Injury News
You Should Always Keep an Emergency Information Form in Your Wallet at All Times (I.C.E. Card)
I always recommend keeping an Emergency Information Form, or I.C.E. card (In Case of Emergency) card in you, and your loved ones wallets, purses, or on your person at all times. Why? Because you never know when you will have a life or death emergency. Having an I.C.E....
I am Really Sick and Tired of Ambulance Chasers who give us Real Personal Injury Attorneys a Bad Name.
Yes you read the headline of this article correctly; I am sick and tired of ambulance chasers who give ethical personal injury attorneys such as me, a bad name. An ambulance chaser has been defined by an online dictionary as: “A lawyer or entrepreneur who hurries to...
If you Ride a Motorcycle You Need to Read This; it Could Save You or Your Family
I cannot tell you how many motorcycle riders have called me this summer after having a motorcycle accident. One guy in particular really disturbed me. His fiancé called me. He was taken out by a 17 year old teenage girl who had gotten her drivers license 2 weeks...
An Open Challenge to Any California Attorney Advertising That They Handle Motorcycle Accident Cases!
*** 9/15/10 Update - I have heard from no other attorney in the State of California who advertises that they handle motorcycle accident cases, and who rides. I issued this challenge almost a month ago. I must conclude that there is some false and misleading...
