Event Listinsg for New York State compliments of New York Rider Magazine. “I meet all kinds of bikers on the road and New Yorkers are among the best of the best.” March 2010
13thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter – St. Patrick’s Day Parade/Cabin Fever Party – Meet at the Loop Grill 1114 Wolf St. Syracuse, NY. @ 11am sharp Cabin Fever Party back at the Loop after the Parade. Fun, Food, Prizes, Free Admission. For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
13thUn-Easyriders MC 7thAnnual Party, 12:00 Noon, Saranac Clubhouse, Live Music by Lucid, Roast Beef Dinner, Door Prizes, 50/50. $20 Donation. Info: 518-293-7804 or[email protected].
14thTK Benefit—Brothers Helping Brothers. 2:00 PM. Saw Mill Tavern, Pig Roast, 50/50, Door Prizes. $20 donation at the door. All are welcome.
20thBoozefighters MC Chapter 80 Cabin Fever Party, 1:00 PM, V.F.W. Main Street, Warrensburg, NY. Fun, Food & Frolic, Come Party with “The Original Wild Ones”, $10 donation. Info: Jim 518-623-4661.
28thB.A.D. (Bikers against Decimation) 1stannual Support Jam, 69er’s MC NCC ClubHouse, 26 Dow St. Troy, NY 3 to 8 pm., $10 donation. Awards will be given in recognition of Biker’s Rights Supports and is sponsored by AlphaBiker.com, Spirit of Biker Brotherhood, FreedomAction League, BikerLowDown.com Radio and New York Rider Magazine. There will be food and music along with our special guest. For more information contact Hank McGrath at (518)773-0167
April 2010
3rdRegulators RC NY 2ndAnnual April Fools Hog Roast Party, Solsville Hotel, Solsville, NY. $20 Donation includes Pig Roast, Live Band, Good Food & a Great Time!
3rdHog Farm Annual Spring Swapmeet and Show – At the Hamburg Fair Grounds from 3 to 9 pm, live music. All makes and models, entries for bikes due by March 26th . Vendor Spot res ASAP for info: Call 716-288-3227 the-hog-farm.net
17thBoozefighters MC Mountain Chapter 60 Spring Breakout Party at Natures in Troy, NY., 1:00-6:00 PM, $20. Questions contact Scotty at 518-374-2601
17thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter – 6thAnnual Biker Bowling – Put your balls in a sack and ride with the pack! Meet at The Loop Grill, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, Kick stands up at High Noon SHARP!! Be gassed up and ready to go! $10 Donation/Per Person-Fun/Food/Prizes. For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
25thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter –26thAnnual Bike Blessing – This is the REAL DEAL! Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St, Syracuse, NY, Kick stands up at 1:30 PM – be Gassed up and ready to go—must be at St. Daniel’s Church by 2:00 PM S-H-A-R-P! Ride to follow after blessing – TBA – Be there or See Ya in Hell!! For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
May 2010
1stTiffany Heitkamp Walk For Wishes, Longbranch Park Liverpool, NY for info:www.makeawishcny.org
8thRed Knights MC NY29 Run to Benefit the Fireman’s Home, Harry Howard Ave. Hudson, NY. The event starts @ 9:00am run leaves @ Noon for a 50 mile run end back at the Fireman’s Home with BBQ, Music, Prizes and Trophies. For Info:www.rkmcny29.com
17th ABATE of New York 14th Annual Freedom Rally – Ride to the Capitol. All Motorcyclists Welcome. Come fight for your rights! Ride leaves at 11:00AM Sharp from Wholly Cow Ice Cream & BBQ, Intersection of Routes 9 & 20, Schodack, NY.
21st – 23rdMohawk Valley Tattoo Expo at the Herkimer Valley Fair Grounds for info:[email protected]
22ndJury MC Wheels Up Party @ TANK
22ndBest Buddies Organizations Ride; Registration starting at 9:30Am at Spitzies Harley Davidson (Central ave. in Colonie). $20 driver, $10 passenger. Ride starts at 11:30AM, around Saratoga Lake and ends at Colonie Town Park with food, door prizes, and live music till 4PM. Proceeds benefit children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Contact the Iron Brotherhood MC at [email protected]for more info. Check out bestbuddies.org. Online registration coming soon.
23rdWe Care Ride for Crohn’s/Colitis. Contact Dino at 518-229-6005.
5thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga Chapter – 10thAnnual Motorcycle Run on Saturday at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, NY—11:00 – 12:00 SIGN-UP. Kick Stands up at High Noon!!—be gassed up and ready to go! $10.00 donation 5 stops – TBA Open to the public “Let those who ride decide”. Contact (315) 254-7093, (315) 455-1073, or HQ @ (315) 849-5410. Fight for your Motorcycle rights….before they’re gone….
5thThird Annual Benefit Run for our Four-legged friends. Run starts at Hudson–Mohawk Valley Humane Society, Oakland Ave., Menands, NY. 75 Mile Scenic ride ends at 69ers Clubhouse for BBQ. $20 donation pp all forms of transportation Welcome!! For info: 518-728-2998
5thFifth Annual Rolphie Run; Making a difference one child at a time – more info to come!
6thPunishers MC 2ndAnnual Biker Bash at Daisy Dukes Downtown Rochester. $10 pp Featuring the Kid Kurry Band, Tattoo Artists, Vendors, 52” Samsung TV Raffle @ 8:00pm. For Info: 585-698-4605.
12thWarlocks 2ndAnniversary Party at the V.F.W., 1 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY, 2:00-7:00 PM; $20 donation includes Pig Roast;
Info 845-452-5407.
12thSons Of Sam MC Run for the Legion Ride – At American Legion Post 800 307 Main St. Gronton NY 13073. Registration starts @ 11am to 1pm; ride goes around Owasco Lake ending where it began. Vendors, Food, Music & 50/50 Donation $10 proceeds to benefit American Legion.
11th – 13thBlackthorne Resort Spring Motorcycle Run for info: 518-634-2541
26thJury MC Poker Run @ TANK
July 2010
3rdA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga Chapter – 10thAnnual Helmet Protest Run – Saturday at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse; Kickstands up at 1:00 PM SHARP!! Be gassed up and ready to go! Fun/Food/Prizes Products/Membership Apps. Available Open to Public “Let those Who Ride Decide” Contact: (315) 254-7093, (315)455-1073 or HQ @ (315) 849-5410. Fight for your Motorcycle rights….before they’re gone….
30th -31st Un-Easyriders Summer Party at property. Vendors welcome; for info: call 518-293-7804 or email [email protected]
August 2010
7thFifth Annual Ride for Ben Gowe – Ben was killed when debris was purposely placed in the road on Ct. Rt. 23 on the morning of August 7th 2005. A mailbox with a concrete jug was his doom, he never had a chance and no charges have ever been brought. Ride leave @ noon from the Wander Inn Constantia, NY, all are welcome for this all day affair. For info contact Mike 315-623-7372.
7thAMY’S RIDE. In memory of Sgt. Amy Seyboth Tirador, Fallen Soldier in Iraq Nov 2009. Registration: 9:00am-11:00am at Colonie Central High School, Colonie, NY. Food, beverage, music. Sponsered by IBEW LU236MC. Contact Zig 518-207-5436 or Hurley 518-573-0733. Email: [email protected]
14thBoozefighters MC Mountain Chapter 60 Summer Party
14th & 15thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga County Chapter – 5thAnnual Memorial Run. This ride is to commemorate all of our fallen brothers and sisters who cannot be here with us today, but will always be with us in spirit. Let’s all Ride Together! Saturday- Meet at the Loop Grill/Meeting Hall, 1114 Wolf St., Syracuse, Kickstands up at 11:00 AM SHARP!! Be gassed up and ready to Go!! Will ride to Kasoag Lake in Williamstown, NY $10 donation – free camping, vendors, rodeo, live entertainment—food/beverage available—Chicken BBQ & Full Menu @ Add’l. cost—Sunday-Discount Bikers Breakfast Buffet-w/ drink specials. Products/Membership Applications available For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
21stJury MC August Party @ TANK
27th – 29thMohawk Valley Bike Fest at the Herkimer Valley Fair Grounds for info:[email protected]
10thNinth Annual Midnight Run to Ground Zero – 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 Chapter – 5thAnnual 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”
16th – 19thCatskill Mountain Thunder at the Blackthorne Resort for info: 518-634-2541
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, etcFor Info:[email protected]or www.gregharrismcr.org.
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—Kickstands 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 Applications available! 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 Spa, NY. Motorcycle Show, Live Entertainment, Motorcycle Parts & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties. For Info: 518-583-3398 or www.goatbrothers.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 Applications Available! For Info: 315-254-7093, 315-455-1073 or HQ 315-849-5410. “Let Those Who Ride Decide”
November 2010
11thJury MC Veterans Party @ TANK
13thBoozefighters MC Mountain Chapter 60 Can Drive
December 2010
11th & 12thA.B.A.T.E. of Onondaga Chapter – Annual Christmas Party/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 Applications are available. 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.