New York Motorcycle Lawyers presents New York Motorcycle Events. Presented by New York Rider Magazine. Thank you Carmella Brown of New York Rider for keeping Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys® followers up-to-date on what’s happenning in the New York Motorcycle community. New York Motorcycle Events September 2010
3rd – 5th Labor Day Weekend Blowout to Benefit Cancer Research DeVoe Park 283 Willie Road Gloversville, New York 2 acres of camping, music, food, beer & wine. Classic Car Show Saturday, Bike show Sunday trophies, prizes, cash awards. Wet-T shirt contests/tattoos more Legendary rock band BLACKFOOT on Sunday 4PM.Hit songs “Train Train” & “Highway Song” Meet & Greet after show with new member Mike Estes formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd !! Bands all weekend long. $25 weekend pass includes camping. advance day passes $10.Blackfoot only $15 day of show! First 25 to pre-register for Bike show Sunday receive courtesy trophies! $25 Registration all who register day of event includes Blackfoot concert. Tickets & info contact Tim Spraker of Ink Magic Tattoo 518-725-4871 https://www.myspace.com/481030414 click on flyers for details donations accepted. Must be 18 to attend
4th1stAnnual Highwaymen MC Northern Toy & Poker Run – Reg starts at 10 am St. Regis Falls Sprotsmen Club Dune St. St. Regis Falls NY live music from 4 to 8pm Chicken BBQ with all the fixin’s
7th2 – Wheel Tuesday’s At Ho-Beau’s Fireside Grill Benefit Children’s Cancer 10 South West Street (or Route 281) Homer, NY for info (607) 749-2334., Ask for Laurence
10th9thAnnual Midnight Run to Ground Zero – Motorcycle Ride will start from NYC Harley Davidson 42-11 Northern Blvd Long Island City, NY 11101 meet time is 10pm. KSU @ 11:30pm.
11thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter5thAnnual Horseshoe Tournament – will be hosted by Cayuga Chapter – in 2009 they ran away with the Travelin’ Trophy and we’re here to get it back!! For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
11thPig Roast at Franks Moon Dance – 2 to 6pm $10 advance $15 at the door. Bob Perry & Friends performing outside from 2 to 6pm. Fully Loaded will perform from 8 to midnight indoors.
11thBenefit for Dana Eldred – Dana suffered a brain Aneurism he is looking at a long road to recovery this will be held at Back On Track Again in Brewerton, NY starts @ 1pm.
11thThe Legacy MC “Luck Of The Games Run” Detail TBA
12thHigie’s Iron Horse Saloon Two Wheel Back Yard BBQ – Vendors, Live Music, BBQ, Drink Specials & Bikini Bake Wash. Enter to win an Orange County Chopper for info9: 315-299-8900
16th – 19thCatskill Mountain Thunder at the Blackthorne Resort for info: 518-634-2541
18thBrother Few MC Poker Run – Sign up @ 11am Franks Inn State St. Auburn NY leaves @ 1pm ride ends @ Trappers Inn Jacks Reef.
18thNorth Shore Ride Her Run – Ride leaves from the Wander Inn for info: 315-623-9774
19th3rd Annual “Run for Tim” Registration is 11-12pm meeting at Ocean State Job Lots parking lot in Valatie NY. There will be food, drinks and music at the end. All proceeds will benefit local families during the Christmas Holiday.
19thThe Ride of Honor at Copenhagen at the Cottage Inn on Route 12. Cost is also $15 and will go to support the Watertown Vet Center. Registration is 9:00 with kickstands up at 10:00. A meal and social will follow the ride.
25thWatertown Chrome Divas 3rdAnnual “Ta Ta” Run – Motorcycle ride to benefit the Cancer Services Program of Jefferson & Lewis counties. Reg 9am at S&M Motorsports Outer Bradley St. kickstands up @ 11am ends at Caskinette’s Thorttle Shop. For info 315-405-5023 or 315-222-3623 or visit www.nyhog.com.
25thRoad Vultures MC 2nd Annual Dice Run & Party – (Rain or Shine) Sign Up 10:00 – 12:00 $10.00 Rider – $5.00 Passenger Music- Food- Prizes START and END at the Road Vultures Motorcycle Club House Corner of RT 104 & RT 279 – Gaines NY
25thOpen House at Performance Harley-Davidson. 2011 model year unveiled. Live music by Mark Doyle & The Maniacs. Group Motorcycle Ride leaving Performance at 10am and end back at PHD around noon for food, drinks, and live music for infowww.performancehd.com
26thMilitary Courtesy Room Benefit at the Syracuse Airport this is a place where the troops are welcomed back home when they arrive in Syracuse, NY. Ride leaves @ 11:30 sharp from the Cicero American Legion Post 787 575 Legionnaire Dr. Cicero, NY, food, live music by Back Flash, Raffles, Auctions, etc… For Info:[email protected]or www.gregharrismcr.org.
New York Motorcycle Events October 2010
2ndA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter – 2ndAnnual Fall Foliage Run & Membership Appreciation Party on Saturday at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY—Kick stands up at High Noon!! Be gassed up and ready to go!! Return to The Loop by 5:00 for Festivities—Fun/Food/Entertainment/Prizes—Products/Membership Apps For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
2ndGoat Brother Annual Swap Meet! New Location! Saratoga County Fairgrounds 162 Prospect Street Ballston Sap, NY. Motorcycle Show, Live Entertainment, Motorcycle Parts & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties. For Info: 518-583-3398 or www.goatbrothers.com
3rdMarcus Dairy Bike Show at Marcus Dairy Danbury CT vendors, music and food available 8am to 4pm rain or shine admission $9
5th2 – Wheel Tuesday’s At Ho-Beau’s Fireside Grill Benefit Children’s Cancer 10 South West Street (or Route 281) Homer, NY for info (607) 749-2334., Ask for Laurence
9thNew York Rider 5thAnniversary Party – At the Pinnacle in Caroga Lake NY. See ad for more details.
9thNorth Shore Ride Her Run – Ride leaves from the Wander Inn for info: 315-623-9774
9thBenefit for (Harry Yawney, affectionately called “Oogie”) – He was recently diagnosed with Stage III Esophageal Cancer time 2-8 pm at the Millstone Golf Course Rt. 5 Elbridge NY, for info[email protected]
10thNam Knights MC NYC Run with the Dragons to Salute Our Veterans Assemble 9:00 AM at Midland Beach, Staten Island. Concluding ceremony at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, then at Dinosau Rib House, 646 N. 131st Street following the run. Donation $20 per bike, $25 with rider. Info: Call Breed 718-830-0733 or T-Love 917-577-0292. rain date 10/17
10thBenefit For Sarah – Sarah has been diagnosed with Medulloblastoma (a form of brain cancer) the benefit will be held at The Spinning Wheel N. Syracuse, NY at will start @ 1pm for more info call Marty 315-481-5115
16thBoozefighters Chapter 80 Fall party, VFW, Main Street, Warrensburg. Door opens 1:00 PM, Donation $10.00; food, music, fun. Info 518-623-4661 (this date was changed from Oct. 2nd)
17thWing & A Prayer Benefit for Breast CancerPresented by New York Rider Magazine and Back On Track Again – Details TBA
17thRolling Thunder Chapter 1 New York 4th Annual Honoring Our Heroes Ride – Police Escorted Motorcycle Ride to Long Island National Cemetery for a Wreath Laying Ceremony return to The Life Erickson Bar (6725 5th Ave) in Brooklyn (About 80 miles) for food, live music and beverage. Registration at Caesar’s Bay Parking Lot, near the TD Bank 1630 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214 Registration 9:45 to 11:45 AM Run Departs at 12:00 Noon Sharp Donation: $20.00 Rider, $10.00 Passenger Proceeds used to benefit local Veterans Rain Date Sunday October 24, 2010 Contact Ray Robertson 917-577-6356 [email protected] or go tohttps://www.rollingthunderny1.com
23rdA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter Annual Halloween Party – Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse—From 6:00 PM til Midnight.—Prizes for best costume—Fun/Food/Entertainment—Products/Membership Apps For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
31stHells Angels 28thAnnual Halloween Party – At Dinosaur BBQ Court St. Bridge Rochester, NY $15pp includes beer BBQ and live music $300 best costume prize awarded. New York Motorcycle Events November 2010
11thJury MC Veterans Party @ TANK
13thBoozefighters Mountain Chapter 60 Food Drive, 1:00-6:00 PM, Natures Pub, Troy, New York
13thBoozefighters Chapter 80 Operation Reindeer. Help support LOCAL kids for Christmas donation $10.00 with a gift, $15.00 without. Warrensburg VFW, Main Street, 2:00 PM. Food, fun, music by NOBODY SPECIAL BAND. Info 518-623-4661. New York Motorcycle Events December 2010
11thBoozefighters Chapter 80 Christmas Party, VFW, Main St. Warrensburg, NY donation $10.00 Come Party With the “ORIGINAL WILD ONES”
11th & 12thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga Chapter – Annual Christmas Party/Motorcycle Toy Run –Meet at Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY from 6:00 PM til ??? Donation of $7-NM and $5 – Member–Discount with unwrapped toy, Fun/Food/Music Products/Membership Apps. Contact: (315) 254-7093, (315) 455-1073 or HQ @ (315) 849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide!!”
Harold T. was hit by a State vehicle, while working as a motorcycle escort for a funeral. The State employee cut through an opening in the funeral procession as he was riding alongside in order to get to his next traffic control post. Harold broke his knee and foot and tore his rotator cuff in the accident. He later developed excruciating pain in his legs. His orthopedist suspected CRPS, which is a peripheral nerve disorder that usually occurs after a traumatic event. We retained a CRPS specialist who, after much testing, confirmed the diagnosis and placed him in a multi-disciplinary pain management program, which helped him tolerate the chronic, stubborn pain. The insurance defense doctor said Harold did not have CPRS and, essentially, that he was faking, and required neither treatment nor medication. The first offer by the State was $100,000. We settled the case at a second mediation, shortly before trial, for $2,500,000.
Andre M. was badly injured by a motorist who failed to yield while making a left turn. He spent the next 11 months in and out of surgeries and confined to a wheelchair. Andre was immobilized, unable to provide for himself or his family, all while his expenses and staggering medical bills grew exponentially. The Defense tried every trick they could to tarnish the viability of Andre’s claim. They even called Andre’s mother to try and have her convince Andre to accept their low ball offers. The Defense alleged that his injuries were exaggerated due to pre-existing medical conditions, that he was drunk or high at the time of the accident, and that he was travelling at an excessive speed. None of these allegations had merit, nor were they supported by the evidence. All the defense arguments failed at mediation and the case settled for $2.25 million.
Janusz Z. was broadsided by a construction truck that failed to yield after stopping at a stop sign. Janusz did not have a stop sign and had the right of way. Hit full-on by a large truck, Janusz sustained severe crush injuries to his feet and ankles, a fractured hip, knee, ribs, and a liver laceration. He was in the hospital for 33 days. The severity of his injuries left Janusz permanently disabled–unable to return to work, provide for his family or live the very physical life he had enjoyed before the accident. An insurance company investigator visited Janusz in the Emergency Room to get a statement while he was heavily medicated, shortly after the accident. From the outset, the insurance company took the incredible stance that the accident was Janusz’ fault, and that he was grossly exaggerating his injuries. They denied all liability. They hired a private investigator right after the accident, before he even retained legal counsel, who followed and videoed Janusz for a total of 300 days, in an attempt to prove he was not truly injured. We fought tooth and nail to force a timely and fair settlement but ultimately had no choice but to go to trial. In the courtroom Defense counsel painted Janusz as a faker and malingerer but we presented the jury with the best expert witnesses, accident reconstructionist and skilled trial attorneys. Four years after the accident, the jury returned a verdict of $19,466,000 for Janusz.
Lauren B. was the passenger on a motorcycle when a piece of equipment that was not properly secured, fell off of the vehicle driving in front of them. The motorcycle swerved to avoid being struck and passenger Lauren B. was ejected in the subsequent crash. She sustained a fractured ankle and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the lower part of her leg. CRPS is a serious medical condition caused by severe damage to the nerves, an injury that we are very familiar with but that insurance companies often refuse to acknowledge. The pain from CRPS is intense and chronic but not easy to prove. The insurance company refused the claim outright and the adjuster would not even pay for the damage to the motorcycle. We filed suit early on to protect Lauren’s interests and upon further investigation found that the vehicle had a known defect. Despite receiving recall notices to fix the problem, repairs were never made even though they were very inexpensive. This discovery along with the extensive damage to Lauren’s health and well-being after the accident resulted in a settlement of $3.5 million.
Mario C. was riding his motorcycle in the middle of 3 lanes of a surface street when a car pulled out of a gas station on his right and continued into his lane in front of him without signaling. Mario braked, locked up and went down with his bike landing on his leg. He sustained a broken knee and required surgery. The insurance company adjuster accepted, then denied, liability and did not accept that the degree of damage to Mario’s knee was that extensive. The final insurance offer was $137,000. We advised Mario not to settle for that amount and took the case to trial. The jury returned a verdict of $1.2 million. We also collected costs of more than $64,000 and more than $50,000 in additional interest.
James C. was riding his motorcycle on a surface street in the left lane when a pickup truck pulled out of a side street on his right and crossed into his lane, side swiping him and pushing him into oncoming lanes where he crashed at the curb. He suffered multiple orthopedic injuries from which he ultimately recovered, but he also suffered a head injury that continued to be problematic, affecting his daily life in subtle ways. The insurance company disputed the nature and extent of the head injury. The original offer was for $300,000, for the orthopedic injuries. We advised James to reject the offer and retained a neuropsychologist who conducted two days of testing on James. The results confirmed that James had suffered a traumatic brain injury. We also took the depositions of a close co-worker and James’ wife, who testified convincingly about the changes in James’ personality. The insurance company case settled shortly thereafter for the $1,000,000 policy limits.
Debra H. was riding her motorcycle on HWY 395 when a motorist, distracted by scenery, rear ended her. Debra and her bike were pushed approximately 30 feet before the bike flipped onto its side, then slid an additional 120 feet along the roadway before finally coming to a stop at the shoulder. After interviewing the parties and two witnesses as well as examining the physical evidence–the police officer on the scene concluded that the other motorist was solely at fault. Nevertheless, the insurance company challenged Debra’s extensive injuries. We refused to back down and fought for the value of Debra’s case. In the end, the insurance company agreed to tender the full $1 million policy limits.
Roberto R. had an accident with a lit-up California Highway Patrol officer. He initially signed with a competitor, who mishandled his Motorcycle Accident Injury Case. They did not file the government claim form correctly, then decided he had no case to pursue, telling Roberto the circumstances were “too complicated” and there was “no value” to his case. This injured rider was a club member and had stopped treating for his injuries for several reasons. He was left hanging with not a lot of time. Luckily, he came to us for a second opinion. It was immediately apparent that the facts had not been properly assessed and the other firm was discouraged at the challenge of proving the law enforcement officer was at fault. Upon our investigation, the officer’s own department agreed he was responsible for the accident. We were able to secure our client the proper medical treatment so he was able to fully recover physically. If he not called us and just listened to what our competition said he would have been out a $275,000 settlement and been permanently injured.
Lauren B. was the passenger on a motorcycle when a piece of equipment that was not properly secured, fell off of the vehicle driving in front of them. The motorcycle swerved to avoid being struck and passenger Lauren B. was ejected in the subsequent crash. She sustained a fractured ankle and later developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the lower part of her leg. CRPS is a serious medical condition caused by severe damage to the nerves, an injury that we are very familiar with but that insurance companies often refuse to acknowledge. The pain from CRPS is intense and chronic but not easy to prove. The insurance company refused the claim outright and the adjuster would not even pay for the damage to the motorcycle. We filed suit early on to protect Lauren’s interests and upon further investigation found that the vehicle had a known defect. Despite receiving recall notices to fix the problem, repairs were never made even though they were very inexpensive. This discovery along with the extensive damage to Lauren’s health and well-being after the accident resulted in a settlement of $3.5 million.
Pavlin Z. was riding a 50 cc Honda scooter along the curb in San Francisco and suffered a tibial plateau knee fracture when an SUV in the number one lane changed lanes and cut him off. There was no contact between the scooter and the SUV; Pavlin hit the curb trying to avoid being hit by the SUV. The investigating officer faulted the scooter rider entirely. The SUV driver was named only as a witness in the Traffic Collision Report rather than as an involved party. Further, another witness on the Traffic Collision Report was unfavorable to Pavlin. The insurance company denied the claim outright and we filed suit immediately. In Discovery, we established that the witness did not have a clear view of the accident, and while the SUV passenger saw the scooter, the SUV driver did not. The “facts” of the case were effectively reversed with this new information and the case settled 11 days before trial for $1,400,000.