May 1, 2014

SPECIAL EDITION:

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

The Law Offices
of Jason Waechter

Jason Waechter and his team of lawyers specialize in personal injury law across the United States. If you or anyone you know has been injured, please call us today… we want to help!

Headquarters:
19080 W. Ten Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI, 48075

1-800-708-LIFE
1-877-BIKER-LAW

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Start spreading the word

If you haven't done so already, why don't you head on over to our website to get your free “Watch for Motorcycles” bumper sticker. Once you get it, take a picture of the sticker on your vehicle, and post it on our Facebook page (and yours!) to help spread the word.

Every year, I put together a list of safety tips to help remind drivers to watch for motorcyclists. Share them with your friends and post them to social media… However you want to get the word out.

Jason's Top Five
Motorcycle Awareness Tips for Drivers

#5: The road is not a race track. You have nothing to prove, so don't try. If you hurt or kill a motorcyclist because you were trying to challenge them with your car, you'll probably never forgive yourself. Remember, even the slightest contact with a motorcycle can be fatal, so don't risk it.

#4: Back it up! Following too close is a bad idea no matter what's in front of you, but it's especially dangerous if you're tailgating a motorcycle. There's no such thing as a minor “fender bender” if you hit a motorcycle, so please back off.

#3: Don't crowd a motorcyclist. Sometimes, bikers need to move laterally within a lane to avoid debris; stuff that wouldn't affect a car can be a big problem on a motorcycle. Motorcyclists have the right to use the entire lane… let them!

#2: Look, then look again. Be extra careful this time of year if you live in a colder climate; you might not be used to seeing motorcycles on the road again. Taking the time to double check before moving could be a life-or-death decision. Check your blind spots. Signal. In other words, be a good driver.

#1: See the motorcyclist. A motorcycle doesn't ride itself, there's a person on that bike; someone who has a family and a job and a reason to be on the road. See them, and do your part to keep them safe.

Get it! Our 2014 Biker Card

We've got this year's must-have piece of gear…

and it fits in your wallet

My team and I are always looking for ways to give back to the biker community. This year, we've created a must-have piece of gear that every biker should carry: our new Biker Card.

The card features potentially life-saving information on how to handle a motorcycle crash, including first-aid basics, a spot for emergency contact info, and more. The card also gets cardholders discounts and freebies at over 100 vendors in and around Michigan. Finally, carrying our card means you'll always be able to reach us if you need help after a crash.

Want it? Get it here.

Michigan Motorcycle Events
Check out what's happening in and around Michigan

this Motorcycle Awareness Month

If you live in the Detroit Metro area, you can join Secretary of State Ruth Johnson for a Motorcycle Awareness ride on Thursday, May 1. For more details, click here.

The Motorcycle Lawyer will be setting up at events and swap meets around Michigan. Click here to see what's coming soon.